Smoky BBQ Homemade Baked Beans

Name: Smoky BBQ Homemade Baked Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans of navy or pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce; 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 1 tablespoon of molasses or brown sugar; Salt and black pepper to taste

These smoky and savory baked beans are the perfect side dish for any backyard barbecue.

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

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a big pot of homemade baked beans to round out a meal. They are so much better than the canned version you find at the store, and they bring that cozy, comforting flavor that everyone loves.

My favorite thing about this recipe is how simple it is to pull together. If you want to save time, feel free to use canned beans instead of dry ones. Just make sure to rinse them well before you get started.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cans of navy or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon of smoked paprika
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of molasses or brown sugar
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until it is soft and translucent.
3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4
Stir in the beans, barbecue sauce, smoked paprika, and molasses or brown sugar.
5
Transfer the mixture into a baking dish or keep it in an oven safe skillet.
6
Bake for 30 minutes until the sauce is thick and bubbly.
7
Season with a little salt and pepper before serving warm.

💡 Tips

These beans taste even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld together. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days, or freeze them for a quick side dish later on.

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