Best beans in the world
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- parmesan cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion chopped
- 1 can (16 oz) baked beans
- 1 can (16 oz) red kidney beans drained
- 1 can (16 oz) pinto beans drained
- 1/4 pound xtra sharp cheddar cheese cubed
- 1/3 cup molassas- dark
- Carbohydrate 46.221249717527 g
- Cholesterol 10.1499052975772 mg
- Fat 6.89982833620985 g
- Fiber 5.0354121917515 g
- Protein 7.10059290689356 g
- Saturated Fat 2.29716880127572 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (161g)
- Sodium 259.750001225314 mg
- Sugar 41.1858375257755 g
- Trans Fat 0.825031886288319 g
- Calories 268 calories
Step-by-step
- Chop and brown bacon and onions until crispy and carmelized.
- Combine all ingredients in buttered casserole dish.
- Bake at 350? for 30 mins.
- Top with parmesan cheese and bake 5 more minutes.
Unlike a thin stovetop soup, this baked bean dish relies on a dense matrix of legumes, cured pork, and concentrated sweeteners that requires careful thermal management. Sweet onion and bacon form the aromatic foundation of the dish, but they must be rendered properly before assembly. Render the chopped bacon and sweat the diced sweet onion over medium heat until the onions achieve a deep caramel color and the bacon fat completely liquefies. This prevents raw pockets of crunchiness in the final bake. Transfer the mixture to a buttered glass or ceramic casserole dish.
Managing Sugar and Cheese Viscosity
High concentrations of brown sugar, ketchup, and dark molasses demand precise oven control to prevent scorching. Set the oven accurately to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cube the extra-sharp cheddar cheese uniformly so it melts evenly into the bean mixture rather than separating into oily pools. Drain the canned red kidney beans and pinto beans thoroughly through a colander to remove excess canning liquid, which otherwise thampers the thickening action of the sugars and starches. Reserve the parmesan cheese for the final five minutes of baking so the dairy proteins toast without burning.
- Bake the main casserole uncovered for exactly 30 minutes to drive off excess moisture.
- Add the grated parmesan during the final 5 minutes of the baking cycle to achieve a golden crust.
- Store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
