Honey Baked Beans with Bacon

These honey baked beans combine tender navy beans, smoky bacon, onion, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a sweet-savory glaze. They bake until thick and bubbling for an easy barbecue, picnic, or potluck side dish.

Makes: 4 to 6 servings
Oven: 350°F

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 4 1/2 cups cooked navy beans
• 1/2 cup Weeks Honey Farm Georgia Wildflower Honey
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

How to Make Honey Baked Beans

1. Preheat the oven. Heat the oven to 350°F.
2. Cook the bacon and onion. Add the diced bacon and chopped onion to a skillet. Sauté until the bacon is cooked and the onion is tender. Carefully drain excess fat if needed.
3. Combine. Add the bacon mixture, cooked navy beans, honey, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to a shallow 2-quart oven-safe baking dish. Stir until evenly mixed.
4. Bake covered. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Finish uncovered. Remove the cover and bake for 45 minutes more, until the sauce is thick and the beans are hot and bubbling.
6. Rest and serve. Let the beans stand for a few minutes before serving; the sauce will continue to thicken slightly.

Tips and Serving Ideas

• Use fully cooked canned navy beans, drained, for an easy shortcut.
• Prepare the mixture ahead, refrigerate it covered, and bake when needed.
• Serve alongside grilled chicken, burgers, ribs, pulled pork, or grilled vegetables.
• For a little heat, add chili powder or cayenne to taste.

Why Wildflower Honey Works

Georgia Wildflower Honey adds balanced floral sweetness that complements smoky bacon, tangy mustard, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.

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