You should prepare an extra pan.

No one will be able to resist.

We do know thisthey’ll prefer second helpings.

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)cans cannellini beans

2(16-oz.

)cans baked beans

8oz.pulled smoked pork(about 3/4 cup)

8oz.Conecuh sausage, diagonally sliced 3/4-in.

thick (about 1 1/2 cups)

1cupchopped yellow onion( from 1 [5-oz.]

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Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.

Stir in cannellini beans, baked beans, and pork.

Stir in onions and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 2 minutes.

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Remove from heat, add paprika and cumin, and stir constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Transfer to bean mixture; add vinegar and stir to combine.

Add beans to pan and bake:

Transfer bean mixture to prepared baking dish.

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Bake in preheated oven until bubbly, 55 minutes to 1 hour.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

To make game day baked beans, you’ll need:

What Is Conecuh Sausage?

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To change it up, consider these variations:

Can I Make Baked Beans Ahead?

Simply cook, cool, wrap tightly, and refrigerate the dish.

When ready to serve, reheat, covered, in preheated 350F oven until heated through.

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Round out the table withpotato salador grilled veggies,mac and cheese, or othergame day favorites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vinegar helps cut through the richness of the beans, brightening the flavors.

Yes, simply soak them overnight and cook until tender before adding them to your baked bean recipe.

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see to it to cook the beans long enough for the sauce to reduce and thicken.

you’re free to help thicken the dish by mashing a few of the beans if needed.

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Southern LIving Tailgate Baked Beans ready to serve with beer alongside

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