You’re going to want this Copycat Grandma Browns Famous Baked Beans recipe in your life! It’s sweet, smoky, simple, and the perfect side dish for BBQs, summer cookouts, and every family get together.
The Scoop on These Beans
- Classic comfort food: Sweet, savory, and just like the original Grandma Browns flavor you love.
- Simple Ingredients: Bacon, onions, and pantry staples come together for the perfect baked beans.
- Perfect for Gatherings: This easy side dish is always a hit at BBQs, holidays, and potlucks.
Grandma Browns Baked Beans Ingredients
- Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds sweetness and depth and helps thicken the sauce.
- Bacon and Onions: Cook the bacon until crispy, then cook the onions in the bacon grease to infuse the beans with smoky flavor.
- Customize! If you prefer, you can customize this recipe to your liking. Add some mustard or a splash of apple cider vinegar for some tang. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for some heat.
How to Make Grandma Browns Baked Beans
These beans are easy to make and the perfect side dish for your next BBQ. If you love classic baked beans, be sure to check out my Best Baked Beans and Cowboy Beans recipes too.
- Cook Bacon: Preheat the oven to 375°F, then cook the diced bacon in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon.
- Cook Onion: Add the diced onion to the pan and cook until tender.
- Combine: Add the cooked bacon and onions to a 9×13 baking dish, then add the navy beans, chicken broth, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil, then bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the beans have thickened.
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
Bean Tip: Let the beans bake uncovered for the last 10-15 minutes to help them thicken and get that perfect baked bean texture.
Must Have Tools For This Recipe
- Skillet: For cooking the bacon and onions.
- 9 x 13-inch Baking Dish: For baking the beans.
Copycat Grandma Browns Baked Beans
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Equipment
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1 9 x 13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 6 ounces diced bacon
- 1 medium diced onion
- 4 (15.5-ounce) cans navy beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- ½ cup brown sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook 6 ounces diced bacon in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, then add 1 medium diced onion to the pan and cook until tender.
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Add the cooked bacon and onions to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish along with 4 (15.5-ounce) cans navy beans, 1 cup chicken broth, ½ cup brown sugar, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the beans have thickened.
Notes
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Make Ahead: These beans are perfect for making ahead. The flavor gets better the next day. Make them 1–2 days ahead, let them cool, and store them covered in the refrigerator. Reheat them in the oven, on the stove, or in a slow cooker until warmed through.
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