Description
Elevate your BBQ with our best Root Beer Baked Beans recipe! This unique and easy-to-follow recipe combines smoky bacon, sweet root beer, and tangy BBQ sauce to create an irresistible gourmet side dish perfect for picnics, BBQs, and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 bacon slices
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cans (16 oz) pork and beans
- ½ cup root beer (not diet)
- ¼ cup smoky BBQ sauce
- ⅛ tsp hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Cook Bacon: In a skillet, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove and crumble the bacon. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
- Sauté Onion: In the same skillet with the reserved drippings, sauté the diced onion until tender and translucent.
- Combine Ingredients: In a greased baking dish, mix the sautéed onions, crumbled bacon, pork and beans, root beer, BBQ sauce, and hot sauce until well combined.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 55 minutes until bubbly and caramelized on top.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious Root Beer Baked Beans as a perfect BBQ side!
Notes
- For an extra smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or additional crispy bacon before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
