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Cozy Moms Baked Beans Recipe Easy Homemade Brown Sugar Bacon Delight

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A comforting baked beans recipe featuring sweet brown sugar and crispy bacon, perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings. This easy homemade dish balances smoky and sweet flavors with tender navy beans slow-baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups dry navy beans (or 3 cans, 15 oz each, drained and rinsed)
  • 6 oz thick-cut bacon, diced
  • ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 oz tomato paste (1 small can)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (prepared)
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak the dry navy beans overnight or for at least 8 hours in plenty of cold water. Drain and rinse before cooking. (Skip this step if using canned beans.)
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  3. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  4. Add chopped onion to the bacon fat and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and cook for about 2 minutes to dissolve sugars.
  6. Add soaked (or canned) beans and chicken broth to the pot. Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid or foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Check at 45 minutes to stir and add more broth if needed.
  8. After baking, stir in the crispy bacon pieces. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional brown sugar or vinegar if desired.
  9. Let the beans rest off the heat for 10 minutes before serving to thicken slightly.

Notes

Soaking beans reduces cooking time and improves digestibility. Bake low and slow at 325°F to develop rich flavor without burning sugars. Use thick-cut bacon for best texture. Stir gently to avoid breaking beans. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: baked beans, brown sugar, bacon, comfort food, navy beans, homemade baked beans, easy recipe, slow baked beans

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