I tried 'game-changing' ingredient in baked beans and it tasted amazing

Baked beans are a staple in many British kitchens, perfect for a quick lunch or as part of a hearty breakfast. They're delicious when served over a baked potato or atop a slice of

toasted sourdough. Reddit users have been sharing their own twists, with one particular suggestion popping up repeatedly. A curious user posed the question on Reddit: "Do most British

people season their baked beans?" This sparked a thread with over 3,000 comments as Brits divulged their personal tricks for enhancing this classic dish. The original poster elaborated:

"According to my boyfriend, you're only supposed to take them out of the tin into a bowl and microwave them, or to put them in a pot on the stove for like three minutes. The only

allowed flavour is the tomato sauce they come with." The conversation revealed that paprika, especially the smoked variety, is a popular choice among bean aficionados. One commenter

recommended: "Try a bit of smoked paprika on baked beans. You're welcome." Another shared: "Smoked paprika adds some smokiness that you would normally get with

bacon.", reports the Express. And yet another advised: "Smoked paprika is a game-changer. It goes well with the flavours of baked beans." Having some smoked paprika in her

cupboard, Senior Lifestyle reporter Angela Patrone decided it was high time to give this tip a whirl. She shared: "Smoked paprika is one of those seasonings I love to add to my chicken

or when I’m making homemade chips, but I never thought to add it to baked beans. "I started by adding the spice to the beans in a bowl. While it wasn’t mentioned how much smoked paprika

to use, I opted for one teaspoon. "I usually heat my baked beans in a saucepan, however, I was short on time this day, so I used the microwave instead. I left the beans in the

microwave for one minute before stirring them and putting them in for another minute." Angela continued: "Opening the microwave after the second minute was up, I could smell the

delicious smoky scent. I served the beans on a slice of toasted sourdough bread. "The seasoning offered a fantastic depth of flavour to the semi-sweet baked beans. I would say a

teaspoon is just the right amount, as any more would probably overpower the baked beans."