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Classic baked beans are smoky-sweet with Great Northern beans, crispy bacon, molasses, green bell peppers, and a rich blend of savory flavors.
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Classic Baked Beans

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Classic Baked Beans are sweet and smoky with bacon, molasses, green bell peppers, and a rich blend of savory flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Side Dish, Best Baked Beans Ever, Easy Baked Beans, Sweet and Smoky Baked Beans
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 7 slices bacon cut in lardons
  • 1 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3 15 oz cans Great Northern beans drained
  • 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 Tbsp. molasses
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place bacon lardons in a large pan and cook over medium high heat until fat is fully rendered and bacon is crisp. Remove to a paper towel.
  • Sauté green pepper, onion in bacon grease left in pan. When starting to soften, add garlic. Continue to stir until garlic is just softened.
  • Add remaining ingredients and bacon to the pan. Combine well.
  • Pour into a baking dish that you plan on serving in. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.