Homemade Baked Yellow Eyed Beans Recipe

Name: Homemade Baked Yellow Eyed Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 2 cups navy beans or 2 cups peas; ½ cups water; 1 medium sweet onion, peeled; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, fresh grind; 1/3 cup molasses, dark; 1/2 cup maple syrup, pure; 1/2 1/2 lb maple bacon or 1/2 lb pepper bacon, diced

Servings: persons

1
Wash the yellow eyed beans in cold water.
2
Rinse and soak in 12 cups of water overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 250 degrees Drain the beans and cover with 12 cups of fresh water.
4
Bring the water to a hard boil and simmer the beans, uncovered, until the skins split.
5
(when they are blown on) Drain and put beans in large casserole.
6
Hide the onion in the middle of the beans, buried down deep.
7
Mix all ingredients except for the bacon and pour over the yellow eyed beans and onion.
8
Mix the diced bacon into the bean mixture.
9
Add just enough boiling water to cover the beans, adding more boiling water during cooking, if necessary to keep the beans from drying out.
10
Baked the covered beans in a 250 degree oven for 8 hours.
11
Remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

207

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 2 cups navy beans or 2 cups peas, ½ cups water, 1 medium sweet onion, peeled, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Homemade Baked Yellow Eyed Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Homemade Baked Yellow Eyed Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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