Description
New England Baked Beans are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender navy beans simmered in a rich blend of sweet molasses, smoky bacon, and aromatic onions. This classic dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, filling your home with delightful aromas that invite everyone to the table. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, these baked beans promise to be a hit at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried navy beans (soaked overnight)
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 cup dark molasses
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 cups water or bean broth
Instructions
- Rinse soaked navy beans and drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble, reserving drippings.
- Sauté chopped onion in drippings until translucent. Mix in molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and water.
- In a baking dish, layer soaked beans and pour onion mixture over them. Top with crumbled bacon.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Cover dish with foil and bake for about 3 hours until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with cornbread or grilled meats!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg