Picnic Baked Bean Casserole

Smoked bacon adds zest to this bean bake recipe I got from my mother. I must confess that lima beans have never been among my favorite foods, but I actually like them in this casserole, and their color brightens up the mixture.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.

Step: 2

Combine pork and beans, kidney beans, lima beans, onion, brown sugar, ketchup, and dry mustard together in a bowl; transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle bacon over bean mixture. Cover dish with aluminum foil.

Step: 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until bubbling, about 30 minutes more.

Per Serving: 219 calories; protein 9.2g; carbohydrates 44.8g; fat 1.6g; cholesterol 5.9mg; sodium 722.6mg.

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