Smoky Root Beer Baked Beans with Bacon and Molasses - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 4 slices applewood-smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups root beer
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons light molasses
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper