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The flavors of these baked beans with smoke perfectly balance savory, sweet, and smoky notes. The process of slow smoking gives the beans a deep, flavorful flavor that makes them a fantastic side dish for any get-together or BBQ.

Ingredients: 4 cups canned navy beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup diced bacon. 1 cup diced onion. 1 cup diced bell pepper. 1 cup ketchup. 1/2 cup molasses. 1/4 cup Dijon mustard. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Preheat your smoker to 225F 107C. In a large cast-iron skillet, combine beans, bacon, onion, and bell pepper. In a bowl, mix together ketchup, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour the sauce over the bean mixture and stir to combine. Place the skillet in the preheated smoker and smoke for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. After 2 hours, cover the skillet with aluminum foil and continue smoking for an additional 1-2 hours or until the beans are tender and flavorful. Remove from the smoker, let it rest for a few minutes, and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious homemade smoked baked beans!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours

These Blue Cheese Bacon Cranberry Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect combination of savory and sweet. The creamy blue cheese, crispy bacon, and tart cranberries create a delightful flavor explosion in every bite. They make a fantastic appetizer for your next gathering!

Ingredients: 12 large mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed. 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled. 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled. 1/4 cup dried cranberries. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. 1 tablespoon olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Set the oven temperature to 175C 350F. The crumbled bacon, blue cheese, chopped parsley, dried cranberries, and a dash of salt and pepper should all be combined in a bowl. Gently press the bacon and blue cheese mixture into each mushroom cap to ensure it is firmly packed inside. Arrange the filled mushrooms onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. To keep the stuffed mushrooms from drying out, drizzle them with olive oil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a preheated oven, or until the filling is bubbly and lightly browned and the mushrooms are soft. Before serving, take them out of the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. If you would like, garnish with extra fresh parsley. Serve as a tasty party snack or appetizer.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes