Baked Beans

Baked beans are a great side dish to serve at any picnic or BBQ.  They are an easy side dish to make and go great with burgers or ribs.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  In a medium sized casserole dish, mix together and set aside:

3 cans white beans, such as navy (rinsed and drained)

1 and 1/4 cup chicken broth

In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook:

4 slices of bacon, roughly chopped

Once bacon begins to release it’s fat, add to the skillet:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small yellow onion, chopped

Cook bacon, oil and onion for about 5-7 minutes or until onion begins to soften.  Stir in:

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons molasses

1 teaspoon chile powder

1 teaspoon dry mustrad

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Stir to combine.  Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.  Pour bacon mixture over bean mixture in the casserole dish and stir to combine.  Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 1 hour.   Remove lid or foil and stir, adding more chicken broth if needed.  Continue to bake with no lid or foil for about 30 minutes or until top is browned and bubbly.

Serves 6-8

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