Or, it could be something more outrageous — say, a splash of Dr. Pepper to your baked beans. Now, stay with us and you'll soon know why this could become your new favorite way of making baked beans.

For example, much like root beer, Dr Pepper or Coke have deep, peppery flavors that can further enhance the taste of a can of baked beans. Another great way to seriously upgrade baked beans is ...