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Root Beer Baked Beans

These smoky root beer baked beans are the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and spicy. Made with bacon, onion, pork and beans, barbecue sauce, and a splash of root beer, they’re slow-baked until thick, bubbly, and irresistible.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cans 15 ounces each pork and beans
  • ¾ cup root beer regular, not diet
  • ½ cup smoky barbecue sauce
  • 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and reserve 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
  • Increase heat to high, add the diced onion, and sauté for 5 minutes until golden and tender.
  • In the baking dish, combine the onion, crumbled bacon, pork and beans, root beer, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce. Stir to mix well.
  • Bake uncovered for 55 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and thickened at the edges.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.