Beer Baked Beans

• slices bacon (I plan to use turkey bacon)↗4
• medium red onion, diced↗1
• (28 ounce) cans baked beans (I plan to use vegetarian)2
• ketchup↗1⁄4 cup
• spicy brown mustard (or less to taste)↗1⁄4 cup
• molasses↗3 tablespoons
• (12 ounce) bottle lager beer↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Slice each slice of bacon into 4 pieces. Cook in a large pot over medium heat, until fat is rendered, but bacon is not yet crispy.

3. 3

   In pan with bacon fat, cook chopped onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, stir to combine. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Carefully transfer with a ladle to a 2-quart casserole dish. Place on foil-lined baking sheet and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beans are desired thickness.