Grandma Brown's Baked Beans

Name: Grandma Brown's Baked Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 ounces diced bacon; 1 medium onion, diced; 4 cans (15.5 ounce each) navy beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup brown sugar; Salt and pepper to taste

This classic, smoky, and sweet baked bean recipe tastes just like the original comfort dish you know and love.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 18, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

1 hour

Total

1 hour 10 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about a hearty dish of baked beans. These beans are sweet, savory, and bring back memories of summer barbecues and family gatherings where the food was always made with love. It is a simple recipe that really shines when you let the oven do the work.

My favorite thing about this recipe is how the smoky bacon and tender onions melt into the brown sugar sauce. If you want to make them your own, feel free to add a splash of apple cider vinegar for a little zip or a pinch of cayenne if you enjoy a tiny bit of heat.

🧺 Ingredients

6 ounces diced bacon
1 medium onion, diced
4 cans (15.5 ounce each) navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until it is nice and crispy.
3
Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon, then add the diced onion to the same pan and cook until it is tender.
4
Transfer the cooked bacon and onions into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5
Add the navy beans, chicken broth, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to the dish and stir everything together well.
6
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
7
Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes to let the sauce thicken up to your liking.

💡 Tips

These beans taste even better the next day, so feel free to make them a day or two in advance. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months if you want to keep some on hand for a busy weeknight.

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