How to Make Baked Beans from Scratch / Homemade Baked Beans

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while smoked sausage adds a similar flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while white sugar is more economical.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with fewer calories, while white vinegar is less expensive.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then remove and crumble.

Sauté onion in the bacon fat until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Combine beans, crumbled bacon, sautéed onion, brown sugar, mustard, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar in a large bowl.

Mix until well combined, ensuring all beans are coated.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and slightly caramelized.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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