pat's Recipe

Baked Beans n Bacon

Category: Vegetable

1 lb. bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 31-oz. can or two 15-oz. cans pork and beans in tomato sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tsp. yellow mustard
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. chili powder

Directions
1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon pieces on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.

2. Cook onion in reserved hot bacon drippings about 5 minutes or until tender.

3. In a greased 2-quart casserole, combine pork and beans, bacon and the onion. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder and chili powder. Pour ketchup mixture over bean mixture; stir gently to coat.

4. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until heated through and desired consistency. Stir gently before serving.
Makes 8 servings.