Homemade Baked Beans

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat & Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Cook the Bacon: Place diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crisp, rendering the fat, about 8-10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, reserving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet. Once cooled, crumble about half of the bacon for later use. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Sauté Onions: Add the chopped onions to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Sauté over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Combine Ingredients: In the prepared baking dish, combine the sautéed onions, remaining bacon, rinsed and drained Great Northern beans, water (or chicken broth), brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs 5 mins Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the beans are bubbling and the sauce has thickened to your liking. (65 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Rest & Serve: Let the baked beans rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with the reserved crumbled bacon for added flavor and texture.