Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with The Best Baked Beans Recipe with Turkey Bacon. This delicious dish is ideal for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or cozy dinners at home. The rich blend of brown sugar, molasses, and smoky turkey bacon creates a mouthwatering flavor profile that pairs perfectly with grilled meats and fresh salads. Not only is this recipe easy to prepare, but it also offers a healthier twist on traditional baked beans without compromising taste. Whether enjoyed as a standalone dish or served alongside your favorite meals, these hearty baked beans are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dried navy beans
- 7 cups water
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ tbsp mustard powder
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder (or ½ onion, diced)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tbsp hickory liquid smoke
- 6 tbsp unsulphured molasses
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2¾ cup water
- 8 strips thick turkey bacon
- 3 tbsp turkey bacon grease
- ½ cup reserved cooked bean water
Instructions
- Soak navy beans in water for 8–12 hours. Drain and rinse.
- In a large pot, boil soaked beans in 8 cups of water for about 1½ hours until tender.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Drain beans and return to an oven-safe dish.
- Mix in brown sugar, mustard powder, salt, and spices.
- Stir in remaining ingredients including turkey bacon pieces.
- Bake uncovered for about 3 hours total, stirring halfway through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg