Dr Pepper Baked Beans

A family favorite!

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 2  lbs kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch rounds (or your favorite sausage)
• 1 3⁄4 cups  Dr. Pepper cola, divided
• 4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) bottle  of good-quality ketchup (I use Heinz)
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  dash Tabasco sauce
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1  small onion
• 1  tablespoon  fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1  teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1  teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 lb cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup  breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Set oven to 375 degrees.
2. Butter a 3-qt baking dish.
3. Heat a skillet over med heat with 1 tbsp oil.
4. Add sausage, and 3/4 cup Dr Pepper drink; bring to boil.
5. Cover; and lower the heat.
6. Continue cooking about 30 mins, until Dr Pepper becomes syrupy.
7. Drain the pinto beans; place in a large saucepan, add 1 cup Dr Pepper, ketchup, wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, soy sauce, garlic, onion and salt.
8. Bring to simmer, stirring occasionally.
9. Season with black pepper.
10. Pour into a 3-qt buttered baking dish.
11. Stir in sausage mixture.
12. Top with cheese and bread crumbs.
13. Bake, covered for 40 mins, or until cheese is melted, and mixture is bubbling.