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Spoonful of baked beans in a small white bowl.

Grandma’s Baked Beans

Baked beans are a popular and delicious side dish for summer, and Grandma's BBQ beans recipe is easy to make for a crowd!
Author Amber Brady
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Yields 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 15 oz (425 g) can baked beans, pork & beans, any brand
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ tsp dry mustard
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar, gently packed
  • 2 Tbsp onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup (59 ml) dark molasses

Instructions

  • Throw everything into a pot on the stove and simmer (no lid) for 30 min to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The longer the better.

Notes

  • Serve hot or cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 cup | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 653mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg