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    Baked Beans Supreme

    Updated: Jul 22, 2024 · Published: Oct 1, 2018 · by Jan Nunes

    Baked Beans Supreme in a personal sized crock.
    Baked Beans Supreme in a bean crock with white linens.

    Sweet and tangy Baked Beans Supreme are cooked in a brown sugar and molasses sauce that contains onion, bacon, and crushed pineapple.

    These baked beans are an amazing side dish that pairs well with simple foods like hot dogs, ham, meatloaf, and, of course, barbecue. They are delicious year-round and so easy to make that you will want to make them anytime you need a hearty side.

    Saucy baked beans with bacon and pineapple in a bean casserole.
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    You will love not only how delicious and easy these baked beans are to make but will be happy that these sweet, tangy baked beans with loads of bacon will easily feed a large crowd. Plus, you can assemble the dish the night before, making it easy to bake and serve the next day.

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    • About This Recipe
    • Ingredient Notes
    • How to Make Baked Beans Supreme
    • Mrs. White's Top Tips
    • My Top Tips
    • Make-Ahead, Storage, & Reheating Instructions
    • More Delicious Side Dishes You'll Love
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    About This Recipe

    This is a baked beans recipe I collected years ago. Unfortunately, the recipe card did not note the full name of the kind lady who gave it to me.

    I’ve tried the alphabet game to try to jog my memory… Amy, Brenda, Cathy, Denise. Jill, Joan, Joanne, Joyce? Paula, Rachel, Sara. It is maddening that I can’t remember her name. But I do remember many details of getting this delicious recipe.

    She and her husband came to my home for dinner on a Saturday. I was grilling the main course on the Weber and she brought baked beans to add to the supper. To say I was wowed by her baked beans is an understatement.

    I immediately asked for the recipe, and a few days later, she graciously gave me this gem of a recipe.

    Over the years, I have made these baked beans for many family gatherings and potlucks, and they have never been a disappointment!

    This recipe makes a very large quantity of baked beans, which is plenty for a gathering of 12, and it can easily be halved.

    I always make the full recipe. Leftovers freeze beautifully for easy future meals and can make plain hamburger patties or simple baked pork chops extra special.

    So, let's cook!

    Ingredient Notes

    Molasses, brown sugar, tomato paste, crushed pineapple, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a large mixing bowl ready to be combined.
    • Molasses and Dark Brown Sugar. This recipe is a combination of sweet and savory and both the molasses and the dark brown sugar are the sweet components. Although sweet, they each have caramel notes and if you can get it, blackstrap molasses will bring a bitter element that offsets much of the sweetness.
    • Tomato Paste. There is nothing like tomato paste to bring a punch of umami flavor to a dish. My favorite brand is Contadina, which contains only Roma tomatoes and no added sugar.
    • Dijon Mustard. Any Dijon mustard is good for this recipe. But do not choose a "honey Dijon". Honey Dijon is too sweet and won't work to balance the sweet ingredients.
    • White or Apple Cider Vinegar. Either vinegar will work well to also balance the sweetness of the sauce. Do not substitute balsamic vinegar as it will be too sweet and not give balance to the bean sauce.
    • Worcestershire Sauce. Optional. Worcestershire sauce is another umami element that will help balance the sweet ingredients.
    • Crushed Pineapple. Optional. Some people love the addition of crushed pineapple. Its sweetness and acidity will add more balance to the sauce.
    Adding the beans, the crumbled and chopped cooked bacon, and the chopped onion to the baked beans sauce.
    • Pork and Beans. Just plain canned pork and beans in tomato sauce. Be sure to drain them well before adding them. If you don't drain them, the sauce will be too thin.
    • Red Kidney Beans. Dark red kidney beans add another texture and color to the beans. These also must be drained and rinsed well before adding them.
    • Small Lima Beans. Adding lima beans adds another texture, color, and flavor that makes these baked beans really special. For the best burst of color, steam the lima beans and add them at the end of the baking time.
    • Onion. You really can add any variety of onion. For a stronger onion flavor choose a red onion and for a milder flavor choose a yellow.
    • Bacon. Any bacon, thin cut, thick cut, center, or ends and pieces will work. For an extra layer of flavor consider using maple or hickory smoked bacon.

    How to Make Baked Beans Supreme

    This is one of the easiest recipes for baked beans to make! Once every ingredient has been prepared and measured, everything is combined in a very large bowl. Give it all a good stir and then pour the bean mixture into a covered casserole or bean pot and bake!

    All of the ingredients for baked beans in a large pot.

    Mrs. White's Top Tips

    After all these years, I still remember what Mrs. White told me as I was looking over the recipe...

    • “Always use a full pound of bacon. People often make the recipe with less than a pound and then tell me it didn’t taste the same as when I made it.”
    • “Low and slow is best for flavor. You can put it in the oven and let it cook untended for up to 4 hours.”

    My Top Tips

    ♡ This recipe calls for 1 pound of bacon that is then cooked well and crumbled.  Generally, a pound of uncooked bacon will be reduced by half after cooking. Therefore, if purchasing already cooked bacon you will need ½ pound for this recipe.

    ♡ The absolute minimum baking time is 2 hours for the flavors to meld.

    Make-Ahead, Storage, & Reheating Instructions

    • Make Ahead: These baked beans can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake.
    • Refrigeration: Store leftover baked beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • Freezing: Leftovers can also be frozen for up to 2 months if packed in airtight containers.
    • Reheating: If reheating on the stove add a small amount of water to loosen the bean mixture. You can also gently reheat them in a microwave oven.
    Baked beans in a personal crock resting on a teal blue kitchen towel.

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    Baked beans in a bean crock with white linens and a fork.

    Baked Beans Supreme

    5 from 2 votes
    By: Jan Nunes
    Sweet and tangy Baked Beans Supreme are cooked in a brown sugar and molasses sauce that contains onion, bacon, and crushed pineapple.
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    Prep Time ~ 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time ~ 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time ~ 2 hours hours 45 minutes minutes
    Servings ~ 12 Servings
    Calories ~ 520kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 Cup Molasses
    • 6 Ounces Tomato Paste, 1 Small Can
    • ½ Cup Dark Brown Sugar, Packed
    • 2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard
    • 2 Tablespoons Vinegar, White or Apple Cider
    • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
    • 8 Ounces Crushed Pineapple, Drained (1 Small Can)
    • 60 Ounces Pork & Beans, Drained (4 cans, 15 Ounces Each)
    • 31 Ounces Dark Red Kidney Beans, Drained and Rinsed Well (2 Cans, 15.5 Ounces Each)
    • 12 Ounces Frozen Small Lima Beans, Thawed
    • 2 Cups Onions, Finely Chopped (2 Large Onions)
    • 1 Pound Bacon, Cooked Crisp & Crumbled

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 250°.
    • Cook the bacon until it is crisp. As the bacon cooks, finely chop the onions.
    • In a very large bowl, mix together the molasses, tomato paste, dark brown sugar, Dijon mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and the drained, crushed pineapple.
      1 Cup Molasses, 6 Ounces Tomato Paste, ½ Cup Dark Brown Sugar, 2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard, 2 Tablespoons Vinegar, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, 8 Ounces Crushed Pineapple
    • Add the drained pork & beans, drained kidney beans, thawed lima beans, finely chopped onion, and cooked and crumbled bacon. Stir well.
      60 Ounces Pork & Beans, 31 Ounces Dark Red Kidney Beans, 12 Ounces Frozen Small Lima Beans, 2 Cups Onions, 1 Pound Bacon
    • Pour bean mixture into a covered casserole or bean pot and bake the beans for at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.

    Notes

    This recipe calls for 1 pound of bacon that is then cooked well and crumbled.  Generally, a pound of uncooked bacon will reduce by half after cooking.  Therefore, if purchasing already cooked bacon you will need ½ pound for this recipe.
    Low and slow is best for flavor. This dish can be baked unattended for up to 4 hours.
    Original Recipe by Mrs. White, 1985.  Recipe Updated by Jan Nunes, 8/07/2018.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 729mg | Potassium: 1375mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 6mg

    Per 1 serving. All nutritional information on this site is an estimate. Your results may vary.

    Encharted Cook™ or Jan Nunes shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on this website or actions you take as a result.

    © 2018-2025 Encharted Cook, Jan Nunes. All rights reserved.

    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American

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