Slow-Cooked Root Beer Baked Beans

Slow-Cooked Root Beer Baked Beans

You home will smell unbelievable while these beans “bake” in your slow cooker. The tangy-sweet aroma will waft through the air, tempting your taste buds to sneak a taste before they’re even done. And by all means, take as many taste tests as you please. Just make sure no one is looking when you do!

6 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, drained
1 onion, chopped
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup root beer (not diet)
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Tapatio hot sauce, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste

Mix all the ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until desired consistency is achieved.

Yields 8 servings.