Unexpected secret ingredient to make baked beans taste way better

Baked beans are a beloved classic in many , often enjoyed in their simplest form. But for those looking to jazz up this humble dish, there's a plethora of that can add some pizzazz, with one particular addition proving to be a real game-changer.

While some might prefer the traditional route, which is perfectly fine – after all, baked beans are a reliable any time of day – it is also exciting to mix things up. Next time you're heating up a tin, bypass the usual salt and pepper and reach for some paprika spice instead.

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A curious user sparked a lively debate by asking if "most British people season their baked beans," leading to a thread with over 3000 comments where Brits divulged their personal twists on the pantry staple.

The original poster shared: "According to my boyfriend you're only supposed to take them out the tin into a bowl and microwave them, or to put them in a pot on the stove for like 3 minutes. The only allowed flavour is the tomato sauce they come with."

However, paprika emerged as a popular contender among the Reddit crowd, with numerous users advocating for its transformative touch. One commenter recommended: "Try a bit of smoke paprika on baked beans. You're welcome."

Another chimed in, confirming: "Came here to say this. Yes paprika is my secret ingredient too."

The flurry of paprika shout-outs has clearly intrigued the online crowd as one person admitted: "I've never thought to try paprika in my beans! I have some smoke paprika I've yet to open - I will give it a try!"

Another enthusiastic home cook chimed in: "Definitely going to try paprika now a few people have mentioned it!".

It appears that paprika has become the must-try breakfast twist, especially after a user revealed their own culinary hack, reports . They said: "Paprika goes with everything, I can't have scrambled eggs plain anymore; it's got to have paprika on it now."