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Why You’ll love My Recipe

Nothing says comfort like a hearty dish of Homemade Baked Beans, simmered in a rich, sweet sauce and a touch of bacon for extra flavor. These beans are perfect alongside barbecue, a roast, or even enjoyed straight from the dish with a spoon!

If you want to master the flavors in these baked beans, learn What Is Worcestershire Sauce before starting this recipe. Or try making a Slow Cooker Calico Beans Recipe for another tasty side dish!

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Karlynn’s Recipe Notes

Skill Level: This recipe is super easy! Even beginners can make these beans without any stress.
Total Time: Your beans are ready in 1 hour and 25 minutes from start to finish, including baking time.
Variations: These baked beans pair perfectly with Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork, Easy Garlic BBQ Chicken, or a Classic Homemade Coleslaw. For a little kick, you can also add some hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper!
Tools For This Recipe: You’ll need a bowl and spoon for mixing, a deep skillet, a 9×13-inch casserole dish, and a spatula or serving spoon for scooping your beans.

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What You’ll Need for Ingredients

Mixed Beans: This recipe uses a medley of beans instead of just one kind! Combining different varieties gives you a mix of textures, flavors, and mouthfeels in every bite. Try a combination of pinto beans, navy beans, maple-style baked beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas for a well-rounded mix of earthiness and sweetness.

Worcestershire Sauce: Adds depth and a savory, umami taste to the beans without overwhelming the other ingredients. Karlynn’s Tip: Start with a couple of teaspoons and try it as you go. It’s much easier to add more than to try and fix a sauce that’s too strong!

Onions: Onions bring a natural sweetness and texture to the beans while soaking up the smoky bacon flavor. Karlynn’s Tip: Chop them finely for even cooking, or slice them thicker if you like a more substantial bite.

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Bacon: Bacon infuses the beans with savory notes as they bake. The crunchy bits and pieces soften into the sauce, creating pockets of deep, smoky flavor in every bite.

Yellow Mustard: This adds tang and a little punch to the sauce, balancing the richness of the bacon. Karlynn’s Tip: Try using Dijon, whole grain, or any mustard you love to make the sauce uniquely yours. Taste as you go to get the perfect balance for your palate.

How To Make Homemade Baked Beans

This is a quick overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients & complete step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.

A glass bowl with sauces and spices, including mustard, pepper, and brown sugar, sits on a marble counter surrounded by bowls of chopped onions, bacon, beans, and garlic, with a spoon and a kitchen towel nearby.

A clear glass bowl contains cooked chopped bacon and sautéed onions. Surrounding the bowl are smaller bowls filled with navy beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, and a dark sauce, all on a white marble surface.

In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, mustard, ketchup, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.
Cook the bacon in a deep skillet over medium heat until browned but not too crispy. Drain the fat, keeping 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan and set aside the bacon.
Sauté the diced onion and garlic in the bacon drippings until tender, then combine with the cooked bacon in a bowl.
Add the canned beans and sauce mixture to the bowl with bacon and onions. Stir gently to mix without mashing the beans.
Transfer to a 9×13-inch casserole dish, cover, and bake at 375°F for 50 minutes.
Uncover the beans and bake for another 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
Let rest 15 minutes before serving.

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Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Homemade Baked Beans

Chickpeas Fit Right In: Don’t be thrown off by the addition of chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. They blend perfectly with the other beans and add a slightly nutty flavor that complements the sweet, maple-style beans!
Maple Syrup Substitute: If you don’t have maple-style baked beans on hand, don’t worry. You can easily replicate that sweet, rich taste by adding a splash of real maple syrup to regular canned beans!
Canned or Dried Beans: This recipe uses canned beans because they’re convenient and quick. If you want to go the homemade route with dried beans, you’ll need to soak them first, then boil each type separately for at least an hour before combining. Or, you could use the canned beans and save yourself the hassle!

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Storage Instructions

These Homemade Baked Beans taste hearty and fresh right out of the oven, and you can store the leftovers for another day! This side reheats well and makes an easy meal add-on later in the week.

Refrigerator: Store your baked beans in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. When reheating, warm them gently on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of water to loosen the sauce if it has thickened.

Freezer: According to USDA food safety guidelines, you can freeze your leftover beans for up to 3 months. Let them cool completely first, then portion into airtight containers or freezer-safe bags. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating, and stir well to bring the sauce back together before serving.

More Delicious Side Dish Recipes

Looking for more easy and delicious Side Dish recipes? Try these out next:

Ranch Style Beans is another cozy, hearty option that pairs beautifully with barbecue or grilled meats!
Roasted Green Beans are a warm, fresh favorite that go with just about anything.
Roasted Parsnips with Garlic Herb Butter Sauce are buttery, golden, and perfect when you want something a little extra special!

And that’s how you make the ultimate comfort side dish right at home! These baked beans are hearty, sweet, and savory all at once – the kind of recipe that brings everyone back for seconds.

Give this recipe a try and share how it turns out in the comments. I always love hearing what you paired your beans with or how you made them your own!

Happy Cooking!

Karlynn