Mama Sylvia’s Baked Beans recipe has been passed down through the generations and is loved by so many people! These baked beans take less than 5 minutes to put together and are out of the oven in under an hour!
I love family recipes. I love newer family recipes that have become fast favorites and I love old family recipes that have been passed down and loved through the generations! This baked bean recipe is one of the latter variety.
This recipe is one of the latter variety. This recipe, comes from my best friend’s sister, which was past down to her by their mama. Well it was passed down to both Nikki and Toni haha but Toni’s recipe box is where I got it from.
Do you remember my friend Toni? I wrote about her a few times on the blog.
I remember Toni making Mama Sylvia’s Baked Beans a few times and I remember Nikki making them as well as myself (with Toni’s direction) when she was sick.
I never got to meet Nikki and Toni’s mom, Sylvia but I heard that she was an amazing cook.
What you need to make the BEST Baked Beans:
- Pork n Beans
- onion powder (or 1 large onion chopped)
- yellow mustard (a big smiley face)
- brown sugar
- ketchup
How to make the BEST Baked Beans:
- Preheat oven to 325F.
- In a 9×13 dish, mix beans and onion powder (or chopped onion) together.
- Add mustard. (Sylvia & Toni said to draw a big smiley face in the beans with the mustard to get the right amount)
- Mix in the brown sugar and ketchup. Stir well.
- Cook for 45 minutes – 60 minutes.
Have you even made a family recipe and worried that it wouldn’t taste like the original? That’s how I felt about this recipe
I got the recipe from one of Toni’s recipe boxes, got permission from Nikki to publish it and then I worried that they wouldn’t taste like the their momma’s recipe.
I went shopping, made the recipe, sent some over to Nikki and her kids and crossed my fingers!
Guess what!
She said they were perfect! haha YES! Toni would be proud.
They’re super easy to make and oh so tasty! Just perfect with hot dogs or burgers.
I remember Toni making these in her little apartment kitchen. Even though I knew how to cook, I wanted to learn from her, I watched her every move.
You know what I remember about these baked beans? She use to say that the way to get the perfect amount of mustard was not to measure it out but to draw a big smiley face in the beans with the yellow mustard. The smiley face is something I remember and I think about it every time I make or eat baked beans. 🙂
Mama Sylvia’s Baked Beans
Mama Sylvia's Baked Beans
Mama Sylvia's Baked Beans recipe has been passed down through the generations and is loved by so many people! These baked beans take less than 5 minutes to put together and are out of the oven in under an hour!
Ingredients
- 2 cans (28 oz each) Pork n Beans
- 2 tablespoons onion powder (or 1 large onion chopped)
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard (a big smiley face)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325F.
In a 9x13 dish, mix beans and onion powder (or chopped onion) together.
Add mustard. (Sylvia & Toni said to draw a big smiley face in the beans with the mustard to get the right amount)
Mix in the brown sugar and ketchup. Stir well.
Cook for 45 minutes - 60 minutes.
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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Those classic family recipes are just the best part about cooking, aren’t they!
Alyssa | EverydayMaven says
My huband would devour these!!! Homemade baked beans are his FAV!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
Family recipes are always the best! These look like a winner!
Laurie says
Could these be done in the casserole crock pot?
Angie says
Hi Laurie! I’m sure they could be but I’ve never made them in a crockpot so I wouldn’t know how long to tell you to cook them.
Laurie says
Thanks Angie. I’ll try it on a day when I’ll be home and can keep my eyes on it.
Angie says
Let me know how it turns out! <3
Donnie says
Have made this for years .. my Mom showed me how to make it …you can also add a little of your favorite BBQ sauce to it …And above all DON’T FORGET THE BACON ….. always cook 3 or 4 pieces of bacon and use the grease to help season the beans ..chop up the back and use it to…. yummmm … now that is southern baked beans .
Donnie says
oopps bacon instead of back …
Angie says
oooo I bet Bacon and BBQ sauce would be perfect!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
These look like the perfect picnic side dish!
Nicole says
perfect! I have everything at home right now to make a batch!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Such a classic and the perfect accompaniment to any BBQ!
Isabelle @ Crumb says
I’ve never made baked beans at home. These look amazing! I can see why it’s been passed down through the family.
Dee says
Family recipes are the best, and these beans sound awesome!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
Old family recipes are just the best aren’t they? This one looks amazing!
Jen says
It warms my heart to see a recipe tried and true passed down from generation to generation. Truly a gem to be cherished!
Amanda|The Kitcheneer says
these sound delicious! best bbq side dish there is! I also was nervous when i made my husband’s grandmother’s feather roll recipe because I never got to taste them before she passed away. They turns out great! Glad your family recipe turned out great too! 🙂
The Food Hunter says
family recipes like this are the best. thanks for sharing
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
I will be making this on our next BBQ! Great side dish option!
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says
Baked beans are always a favorite at BBQs & tailgates and this family recipe sounds absolutely perfect Angie!
Maryanne | the little epicurean says
Family recipes are the best! They’re tried and true, and everyone loves them!
Krista says
Everyone’s last BBQ of the Summer must have these beans!
Nancy says
My Mom always made the same thing, but with diced onions and bacon
Gina Gentry says
My family loves Baked Beans, my son especially loves Baked Beanie Wienees. And Mrs. Sylvia was an awesome cook!