These from-scratch Baked Beans are one of my go-to recipes of all time. Beans and bacon in robust sauce of molasses, clove and brown sugar – what’s not to love? These beans may be semi-from-scratch, but they are a fool-proof and taste divine!

My go-to truly simple baked beans recipe.

They’re simple, yet rich, tangy and dependable in every way and whenever I make them for a party, I always get asked for the recipe. Simply sauté bacon and onion together, add the rest of the ingredients and bake for 1 hour stirring occasionally. And bonus, while they cook you will smell an intoxicating and mouth-watering aroma.

This method is semi-kitchen-made, calling for 2 can baked beans however, the real magic is in how they get doctored up. Trust me.

This is a family recipe passed down to me and I wouldn’t dare change it. However, you can find a more in a home kitchen version of these beans in my cookbook.

To Make These From-scratch Baked Beans Recipe Gather:

bacon – Adds smokiness and lends flavor.
yellow onion – The base for most recipes, adds texture and flavor.
baked beans – A great shortcut. I usually buy organic to avoid any unnecessary additives.
ketchup – From-scratch or store-bought. This rounds out all of the flavors in this dish.
molasses – For sweetness, depth of flavor and will also deepen the color of the beans.
light or dark brown sugar – Used for sweetness.
ground clove – Adds depth and unique flavor.
dried mustard – For added depth and flavor.

Then in a 3-quart dutch oven or oven-safe pot warmed up over medium heat. Throw in both the onions and bacon at the same time.

Next, while stirring occasionally, cook them until the onions are soft and translucent and the bacon is cooked. Once the onions are soft, remove the pot of the heat.

Then, to the bacon and onions add; 2 (15 ounce) cans of (organic) baked beans, 1/2 cup of ketchup, 1/4 cup of un-sulphured molasses, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon each ground mustard and ground clove.

Stir it all together until combined.

Put a lid on it.

Next, place the beans on the middle rack of your preheated 350° oven and bake for one hour.

Stir the baked beans every twenty minutes, leaving the pot uncovered for the final 20 minutes. They’ll be too hot to serve right away so make sure you give them a little time to cool. During this time they’ll have a chance to thicken up a tad.

Besides being phenomenal, they’re straightforward and extremely versatile. You can whip these one-pot baked beans up in 10 minutes, pop them into the oven and they’re ready in an hour. Serve with hamburgers, hot dogs or your holiday ham. They go with only about anything.

And they will fill your home with the most standout smell!

NOTE: Some may feel and have voiced that these are not from the pantry because of the cans of beans used. You’re correct. However that doesn’t mean this method isn’t satisfying! If it makes you feel better, buy organic pork and beans. This method has been in everyone at the table for quite some time and it’s perfection and I will never change it. 🙂