Grandma's Baked Beans Recipe
This classic Grandma's Baked Beans Recipe features great northern beans, savory bacon, sweet brown sugar, molasses, and tangy ketchup. A hearty, comforting side dish perfect for family gatherings and backyard barbecues.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ pound bacon cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 whole onion finely chopped
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- ½ cup ketchup
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Cook the Bacon
- In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until the fat is rendered and the bacon is lightly browned. This process should take approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Casserole Dish
- In a large baking or casserole dish, combine the rinsed and drained great northern beans, chopped onion, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, ketchup, cooked bacon, salt, and black pepper. Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
Bake the Beans
- Cover the baking dish with a lid or aluminum foil. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours. After 2 hours, remove the lid or foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 30 minutes. The beans should be thickened and slightly caramelized on top.
Serve
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a side dish to complement a variety of main courses.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free:
- Ensure the mustard, ketchup, and molasses are certified gluten-free. Some condiments may contain gluten-based thickeners or additives.
- Verify that the bacon you are using is gluten-free, as some processed bacon may include gluten-containing flavorings or preservatives.