Bacon Baked Beans
Bacon Baked Beans blend tender beans with a sticky-sweet sauce, tart pops of Granny Smith apple, and a savory onion backbone, all finished with a crispy bacon topper. The balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors makes it a standout side for barbecues, potlucks, or game day spreads.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon Baked Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until much of the fat has rendered but the bacon remains pliable. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- 3
Mix the baked beans, onion, apple, brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard in a 9-inch square baking dish until evenly combined. Arrange the bacon slices on top.
- 4
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the bacon is crisp and the beans are bubbling hot, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 375.58 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 15.71 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 60.77 g 22%
- Total Fat 8.88 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.06 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.41 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 1174.8 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 5.46 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 41.06 g --
- Added Sugars 14.5 g High 29%
- Calcium 53.14 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 398.37 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 27.13 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.07 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon Baked Beans is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baked Beans, Brown Sugar, Granny Smith Apple, and Ketchup. Each serving provides about 375.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon Baked Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Baked Beans, Brown Sugar, Granny Smith Apple, Ketchup, Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon Baked Beans?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 375.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon Baked Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Bacon Baked Beans healthy?
- Bacon Baked Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 375.58 calories and 15.71 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1174.8 mg (51% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.06 g (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.5 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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