Baked Beans With Mustard And Bacon Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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   Oil 8- by 8- by 2-inch glass baking dish.

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   Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl.

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   Stir in 1 1/4 c. Coca-Cola.

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   Add in beans; stir to blend.

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   Transfer to prepared dish.

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   Top bean mix with bacon pcs.

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   Bake till bacon is crisp and bean mix is warm and bubbling, about 1 hour.

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   If mix is dry, pour 1/4 c. more Coca-Cola over bean mix to moisten.

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    Let stand 10 min.

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    Serve.

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    This recipe yields 6 servings.

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    Comments: Coca-Cola was invented in the late 1800s by Atlanta pharmacist John Styth Pemberton, and it really hit its stride after the turn of the century.

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    The company has introduced several variations over the years (Diet Coke, Cherry Coke and the short-lived New Coke), but Coca-Cola Classic has always been the big seller.

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    And it has made its way into quite a few recipes, including a Coca-Cola cake and a Coke-glazed baked ham.

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    Here it adds a sweet caramel note to a simple version of baked beans.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.