Description

These Three-Bean Baked Beans are sweet, savory, and loaded with flavor. They’re the perfect hearty side dish for cookouts, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Made with three types of beans, smoky bacon, and a tangy-sweet sauce, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, diced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for added smokiness)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion in the bacon drippings until soft and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all three types of beans, cooked bacon, sautéed onion, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir until everything is well mixed.
Pour the bean mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until bubbly and slightly thickened.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

You can substitute turkey bacon or omit bacon for a vegetarian version.
For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne.

These beans taste even better the next day!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 280
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 15mg