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Simple Baked Beans

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Simple Baked Beans

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"This baked bean recipe uses canned beans instead of the dry type so it is quick and easy to prepare." — Brandi

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Original recipe makes 10 servings Change Servings

2 (16 ounce) cans baked beans with pork
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup chopped onions
4 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 slices bacon, chopped

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix baked beans with pork, molasses, onions, brown sugar and ketchup together and put in a greased casserole dish. Top with bacon, cover and bake for 3 hours or until thick.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 3 hrs
READY IN 3 hrs 15 mins

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This is so similar to baked beans that my mother-in-law used to make. I think the ingredients are the same but the way she made them was different. She cooked the bacon first and added that crumbled up to the beans instead of on top. Then she'd cook the onions in the bacon fat until they were clear. Then add the cooked onions and everything else to the beans and cook for a much shorter time in the oven. An hour or maybe less. That's how I've been making them and they're fantastic! Excellent, easy, fast recipe for baked beans: the way they were meant to be. Thanks for this recipe!

—BASTIANS1

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 20, 2003

This recipe was VERY sweet. Too sweet for my taste. I used canned baked beans. Was the recipe supposed to read canned pork and beans? The sugar from the canned beans plus the molasses and brown sugar added was a bit much.

—NMORTON

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90 Ratings

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Jul 04, 2004

This is a very nice recipe. I followed the ingredients to the letter; however I sped up the process. I browned the bacon and sauted the onions on the stove top - added the rest and heated through. Once heated through I transferred to a crockpot to finish cooking on low 2-3 hours.

—TARALEEM

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May 08, 2003

I made these beans scaled to serve 100 for a wedding recption. I received more comments on them than I can count. They were quick & easy. The longest preparation item is cooking the bacon. The only downfall is, they really do need to bake 3 hours or they are a bit runny. Then again, that is a just a matter of preference.

—DANLORI

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Aug 20, 2003

Great recipe, I made these in my slow cooker and they turned out great. Everyone loved them, in fact there weren't any leftovers. I followed the recipe exact, except I added a bit of liquid smoke. Yum Yum.

—DEFINITENO

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May 20, 2009

Given the amount of molasses and brown sugar in this recipe, I can only rate this a weak two stars. I used half the amount of each and hubs said if I had used what was called for it would have tasted only of molasses and sugar. I sauteed the bacon and onion and added it to the beans with the remaining ingredients, then just threw it in the slow cooker. While these beans were acceptable (three stars with half the sugar and molasses), they are not extraordinary in any way. Frankly, I think a can of Bush's Homestyle Baked Beans would have been just as good without the additional effort of doctoring up a can of pork and beans.

—naples34102

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Jul 04, 2007

This is the best baked bean recipe I have found. It is a keeper.

—Lisa H

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May 24, 2007

Very easy to make and great taste! Everyone raved about them and asked me if I made them from scratch. Hee hee! Quick and easy with good results.

—QuimbyDog

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Nutrition

Calories
176 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
31.7 g
10%

Cholesterol
10 mg
3%

Fat
3.9 g
6%

Fiber
3.9 g
16%

Protein
5.6 g
11%

Sodium
402 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Simple Baked Beans

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 176
Calories from Fat: 35

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.9g 6 %
Saturated Fat 1.3g 6 %
Cholesterol 10mg 3 %
Sodium 402mg 16 %
Potassium 390mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 31.7g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16 %
Protein 5.6g 11 %
Sugars 18.4g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 5 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 20 %
Thiamin 7 %
Niacin 13 %
Vitamin B6 8 %
Magnesium 19 %
Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.