Baked Beans

Baked beans are a great make ahead dish and kept in the crock pot to serve to a crowd. Good when you have a BBQ or anytime. It starts with cans of baked beans just spiced up a bit to add more flavor. This recipe has a hint of coffee in it which is subtle but adds a nice taste.

• 1 lb of bacon or smoked sausage
• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves of garlic or a teaspoon of garlic powder
  
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon of instant coffee
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2-28 oz cans of baked beans

1. Saute the bacon or smoked sausage, drain all the fat.
2. Add the onion, garlic and cook til the onion is softened slightly (my mom always caramelized the onions but I don't have the patience.)
3. Put that and all the remaining ingredients into a crock-pot (slow cooker) and cook on low for four hours.