Baked Beans Recipe
Make Baked Beans Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation of Beans
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse the dried navy beans under cold water and remove any debris. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with 8 cups of water. Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- 2
Cook the Beans
Drain and rinse the soaked beans. In a large pot, combine the beans with fresh water (enough to cover the beans by 2 inches). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour until the beans are tender. Drain and set aside.
Baking the Beans
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beans, crumbled bacon, sautéed onion, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix until well incorporated.
- 6
Transfer to Baking Dish
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- 7
Serving
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Once the baked beans are done, remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve warm.
