Root Beer Baked Beans Delight (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 3 slices bacon

02 - 1 small onion, diced

03 - 2 16-ounce cans pork and beans

04 - 1/2 cup root beer (not diet)

05 - 1/4 cup smoky barbecue sauce

06 - 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.

02 - Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and drain it on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings in the skillet. Crumble the cooked bacon.

03 - Sauté the diced onion in the hot bacon drippings in the skillet over high heat for about 5 minutes or until tender.

04 - Stir together the sautéed onion, crumbled bacon, pork and beans, root beer, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce in a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish.

05 - Bake the beans, uncovered, for 55 minutes or until the sauce is thickened and the flavors are melded together.

06 - Serve these flavorful Root Beer Baked Beans as a delicious side dish alongside your favorite grilled meats or as a hearty addition to any meal.

# Notes:

01 - The root beer in this recipe provides a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor that complements the tang of the barbecue sauce.

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