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ROOT BEER BAKED BEANS

Sana Umer
Root Beer Baked Beans combine sweet and smoky flavors with a fun twist from root beer. These beans are the perfect side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or family dinners—hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Serves
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 15 oz cans pork and beans (or baked beans), undrained
  • ½ cup root beer not diet
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 4 slices bacon chopped and cooked (optional but recommended)

Instructions
 

Step 1 – Preheat Oven:

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

Step 2 – Mix Ingredients:

  • In a large bowl, combine pork and beans, root beer, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, molasses, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir in chopped onion and cooked bacon if using.

Step 3 – Bake:

  • Pour the mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, stirring once halfway through.

Step 4 – Serve:

  • Let cool slightly before serving. Perfect with grilled meats or burgers.

Notes

Make Ahead:
This pie can be made up to 2 days in advance. Keep it covered and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Customize the Flavor:
Use mint Oreos or peanut butter pudding for fun twists. Add chocolate chips or a fudge drizzle between layers.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve chilled with extra whipped topping and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for a fancy finish.
Allergy-Friendly Options:
Use gluten-free sandwich cookies and dairy-free whipped topping and cream cheese for an allergy-friendly version.
Storage Tips:
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do not freeze, as the texture may change.
Keyword BBQ side dish, easy baked beans, root beer baked beans, sweet baked beans