Root Beer Baked Beans

Ingredients

• 4 cans (15–16 oz / 425–450 g each) baked beans, undrained
• 1 cup root beer
• 8 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• ½ cup barbecue sauce
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it begins to crisp. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine:
   • baked beans
   • root beer
   • barbecue sauce
   • brown sugar
   • Dijon mustard
   • Worcestershire sauce
   • black pepper
4. Stir in the bacon and onion mixture.
5. Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish or Dutch oven.
6. Bake uncovered for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until thick and bubbly.
7. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Slow Cooker Version

1. Cook the bacon and onion as directed.
2. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
3. Cook on Low for 4–6 hours or High for 2–3 hours.

Serving Suggestions

Serve alongside:

• Pulled Pork
• Beef Brisket
• Grilled Sausage
• Cornbread or coleslaw

Yield: 10–12 servings.