Maple Baked Beans #2
Description
These Maple Baked Beans are a comforting classic that balances sweet maple syrup with tangy chili sauce and smoky bacon. Slow-baking transforms dry navy beans into a tender, cohesive dish with a thick, glossy sauce. The dry mustard adds a subtle warmth, while the onion melts into the mixture for depth. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or a cozy weeknight dinner, these beans improve in flavor as they sit. They pair wonderfully with grilled meats, cornbread, or simple green salads. This recipe requires minimal hands-on time, making it an ideal make-ahead dish that feeds a crowd with ease.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse dry navy beans and soak in cold water overnight, then drain.
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Preheat oven to 325&# 194;°F (165ðC).
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In a large casserole dish, combine soaked beans, chopped bacon, chopped onion, chili sauce, maple syrup, dry mustard, and salt.
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Add enough water to cover the beans by about an inch.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2 hours, or until beans are tender and mash easily.
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Remove from oven and uncover.
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Remove 1 cup of cooked beans and mash them thoroughly with a fork or potato masher.
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Stir the mashed beans back into the casserole to thicken the sauce.
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Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1330.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 68.9g106%
- Saturated Fat 20.0g100%
- Cholesterol 57.5mg20%
- Sodium 7400.3mg309%
- Total Carbohydrate 130.4g44%
- Dietary Fiber 53.2g213%
- Sugars 53.2g
- Protein 71.5g143%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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