Root Beer Baked Beans

Root Beer Baked Beans recipe for you! It’s a sweet, smoky, and hearty side dish that’s perfect for BBQs or cozy dinners.

Root Beer Baked Beans Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 cups canned baked beans (or homemade baked beans)

• 1 cup root beer (regular, not diet)

• 1/2 cup ketchup

• 1/4 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 3-4 slices bacon, chopped (optional for smoky flavor)

• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven: to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cook the bacon (if using): In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving a little bacon fat in the pan.

3. Sauté onions: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook in bacon fat (or a little oil) until soft and translucent.

4. Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine baked beans, root beer, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cooked onions, and bacon. Stir well.

5. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.

6. Bake: Pour the mixture into a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for about 1 hour, stirring halfway through. For a thicker sauce, uncover for the last 15 minutes.