Bacon Baked Beans

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 2 cans (15 oz each) navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.

3. 3

   Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Stir in navy beans, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and half of the cooked bacon. Mix well.

5. 5

   Top the beans with remaining bacon. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 1 hour, until the sauce is thickened and bubbling.

6. 6

   Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.