Aldine Baked Beans

Prep: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A hearty and smoky baked beans dish featuring crispy bacon and sweet caramelized onions, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with rich, comforting flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can great northern beans
  • 1 lb. bacon
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the great northern beans, diced onion, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble or chop into pieces.
  4. Add the cooked bacon to the bean mixture and stir well.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
  6. Bake uncovered at 325°F for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally if desired, until bubbly and caramelized.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

250 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.7g 21% DV
Total Fat 14.8g 19% DV
Carbs 19.8g 7% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 1.8g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10231.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 278.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.8mg 11% DV
Calcium 36.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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