Oven Baked Boston Baked Beans (With Video)

This easy Boston baked beans side dish recipe, is made with canned navy beans, onion and bacon baked until bubbly in a tangy vinegar-molasses sauce. 

My husband was born and raised in Boston and I lived there for 9 years so this baked beans recipe is a long time coming. Don’t worry, I promise it was worth the wait.

Hearty, comforting and great for prepping ahead of time, these easy to make baked beans is one of those crowd-pleasing side dishes that you know will always be a hit.

The secret to my Boston baked beans recipe is all the sauce. Sweet, tangy and a slight kick of heat, my molasses-based sauce is made with a variety of staples you probably already have on hand including ketchup, Dijon mustard and Nature’s Intent Organic Apple Cider Vinegar.

To keep the beans creamy and moist, I top the entire pan with pieces of bacon before baking until golden brown and bubbly. The smoky bacon is the perfect balance to the sweet molasses and acidic vinegar.

The ultimate party dish for feeding a crowd or easy weeknight side dish for serving with burgers or grilled chicken, I guarantee your friends and family will go crazy for these easy to make Boston baked beans. Looking for a slow cooker version? Check this recipe out!

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