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Dr Pepper Baked Beans
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 21 Minutes
Servings: 12
A family favorite!
Ingredients:
2 lbs kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch rounds (or your favorite sausage)
1 3/4 cups dr. pepper cola, divided
4 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) bottle of good-quality ketchup (i use heinz)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 dash tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 small onion
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Directions:
1. Set oven to 375 degrees.
2. Butter a 3-qt baking dish.
3. Heat a skillet over med heat with 1 tbsp oil.
4. Add sausage, and 3/4 cup Dr Pepper drink; bring to boil.
5. Cover; and lower the heat.
6. Continue cooking about 30 mins, until Dr Pepper becomes syrupy.
7. Drain the pinto beans; place in a large saucepan, add 1 cup Dr Pepper, ketchup, wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, soy sauce, garlic, onion and salt.
8. Bring to simmer, stirring occasionally.
9. Season with black pepper.
10. Pour into a 3-qt buttered baking dish.
11. Stir in sausage mixture.
12. Top with cheese and bread crumbs.
13. Bake, covered for 40 mins, or until cheese is melted, and mixture is bubbling.
By RecipeOfHealth.com