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Maple Bacon Baked Beans Recipe
Marigold Voss

Maple Bacon Baked Beans Recipe

A rich and smoky maple bacon baked beans recipe made with tender beans, crispy bacon, and sweet maple syrup. Perfect as a hearty side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Navy beans cooked or canned, drained
  • 6 slices Bacon chopped
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • ⅓ cup Maple syrup pure
  • ¼ cup Ketchup regular or low sugar
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard optional
  • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar for balance
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika optional
  • ½ tsp Black pepper to taste
  • ¼ tsp Salt adjust as needed

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet For cooking bacon
  • 1 Baking dish Oven-safe
  • 1 Wooden spoon For mixing
  • 1 Cutting board Prep work
  • 1 Knife Sharp

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
  3. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
  4. Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until soft.
  5. Stir in maple syrup, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and vinegar.
  6. Add cooked beans, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Mix in the cooked bacon until well combined.
  8. Transfer mixture to an oven-safe baking dish.
  9. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, stirring once halfway through.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Video

Notes

  • For thicker beans, bake an extra 10–15 minutes.
  • Substitute turkey bacon for a lighter option.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Serve alongside grilled meats or cornbread.