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Smokey Southern Baked Beans

Travis loves Boston Baked Beans, but I'm from Alabama so we're making Smokey Southern Baked Beans. These are super yummy and perfect for any potluck or cookout.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cans cooked beans navy beans and canellini beans
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce look for one that’s naturally sweetened or make your own
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 bay leaves

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce and molasses.
  3. Combine: Add navy beans to a small baking dish, then pour the sauce over top. Stir gently until the beans are fully coated.
  4. Add flavor: Tuck in the bay leaves — they’ll infuse that deep, savory aroma.
  5. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15 minutes until thick and bubbly.
  6. Serve warm: Remove bay leaves before serving and enjoy as a hearty side dish with burgers, corn on the cob, or roasted veggies.