Root Beer Baked Beans (Print Version)
Sweet root beer and smoky bacon elevate these tender, hearty baked beans for an irresistible side.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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6 slices bacon
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans
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3/4 cup regular root beer
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1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce
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1-2 teaspoons hot sauce, to taste
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Transfer cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of rendered bacon fat in skillet.
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Increase skillet heat to high and add diced onion. Sauté for 5 minutes or until onion is golden and tender.
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In a greased 1-quart baking dish, combine cooked onion, crumbled bacon, pork and beans, root beer, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce. Stir thoroughly to integrate ingredients.
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Transfer dish to oven and bake uncovered for 55 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and thickened at the edges.
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Remove from oven and let beans rest for 5 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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For deeper flavor, allow beans to rest for an additional 10 minutes before serving. Taste and adjust hot sauce as preferred.