ROOT BEER APPLE BAKED BEANS

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All nine men in our family love roughing it outdoors. My beans with bacon and apples is a "must " to keep their outdoor energy going. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
4 cans (16 ounces each) baked beans
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
1 can (12 ounces) root beer
1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper, optional
1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

Prepare campfire or grill for medium heat, using 32-36 charcoal briquettes or large wood chips., In a 10-in. Dutch oven, cook bacon over campfire until crisp. Remove; discard drippings. Return bacon to pan; stir in baked beans, pie filling, root beer and, if desired, ancho chili pepper, Cover Dutch oven. When briquettes or wood chips are covered with ash, place Dutch oven on top of 16-18 briquettes. Place 16-18 briquettes on pan cover., Cook 30-40 minutes to allow flavors to blend. If desired, sprinkle servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 10g protein.