Skillet Baked Beans
Skillet Baked Beans bring together smoky bacon, tender pork-and-beans, and a rich brown sugar–molasses glaze brightened with a hint of yellow mustard. The result is a sweet-savory side with glossy, thick sauce and gentle tang, perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners alongside grilled meats.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Baked Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 42
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon, stirring now and then, until crisp, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir the pork and beans, onion, brown sugar, molasses, and mustard into the bacon in the skillet; bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 448.98 kcal High 22%
- Protein 19.76 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 70.8 g 26%
- Total Fat 9.33 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.0 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.06 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 1239.9 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 10.79 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 37.4 g --
- Added Sugars 12.24 g High 24%
- Calcium 90.08 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.58 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 788.61 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- 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
Skillet Baked Beans is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Molasses, Onion, and Pork & Beans. Each serving provides about 448.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Baked Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Molasses, Onion, Pork & Beans, Thick-Cut Bacon. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Baked Beans?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 448.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Baked Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Skillet Baked Beans healthy?
- Skillet Baked Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 448.98 calories and 19.76 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1239.9 mg (54% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.0 g (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 12.24 g (24% 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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