Root Beer Baked Beans (Southern Living, 2004)

Easy to transform canned baked beans into amazing baked beans by stirring in root beer and a few other magic ingredients! The 15 minute prep time might make this a family (and cook) favorite!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  bacon, slices
• 1  small onion, diced
• 2 (16 ounce) cans  pork and beans
• 1⁄2 cup  root beer (not diet)
• 1⁄4 cup  hickory-smoked barbecue sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  hot sauce (I use Tabasco)

Directions

1. While raw, chop bacon into small bits. I typically just stack and chop the slices I'm going to use. Place in skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towel, reserving 2 Tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet.
2. Saute onion in hot bacon drippings until tender. Stir together bacon, onion, beans and remaining seasonings and place in 1 quart baking dish.
3. Bake beans, uncovered, at 400F for 55 minutes or until sauce is thickened.