American BBQ Maple Bacon Baked Beans

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces. In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.

3. 3

   Dice the yellow onion. Add the onion to the pan with the bacon fat and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.

4. 4

   Drain and rinse the navy beans. Add the beans to the skillet with the onions.

5. 5

   Stir in the barbecue sauce, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

6. 6

   Add most of the cooked bacon back into the skillet, reserving a few pieces for topping.

7. 7

   Stir everything together, then smooth the top. Sprinkle the reserved bacon pieces over the top.

8. 8

   Transfer the skillet or Dutch oven to the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, until the beans are bubbling and the top is caramelized.