Boston Baked Beans
Courtesy of Michigan Bean Commission 6 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 3 Hr. Cook TimeIngredients |
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2 c. dry Navy Beans (or any other dry beans) |
water |
1/2 c. brown sugar |
1/4 c. molasses or maple syrup |
1 c. lowfat milk (or 1 c. bean liquid) |
1 tsp. salt |
Directions:
1. Clean, soak, drain, and rinse the 2 c. of dry Navy Beans. In a large saucepan, add beans and 6 c. of fresh water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 hr. Drain the beans (be sure to save 1 c. of this liquid if you plan to substitute it for milk.)
2. In a 4 qt. casserole dish (10 in. diameter; 4-1/2 in. depth) combine the beans, milk (or bean liquid,) brown sugar, molasses (or maple syrup,) and salt. Bake at 350°F for 1 hr.
Nutritional analysis used lowfat milk instead of bean liquid. Serving size is 1 c.