Summer Recipe Classics

Root Beer Baked Beans

Sweet, smoky, and savory, this delicious baked bean dish is sure to be a hit for Independence Day. Root beer adds a fun twist, making this dish one of a kind.

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

Preparation

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon. Sauté diced onion in hot bacon drippings in skillet over high heat 5 minutes or until tender. Stir together onion, crumbled bacon, beans, and remaining ingredients in a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish.

Bake beans, uncovered, at 400 for 55 minutes or until sauce is thickened.

Yield: Makes 4 servings.