3-BEAN BAKED BEANS

3-Bean Baked Beans image

Provided by Diane Atherton

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb bulk pork sausage, i used hot (you can use hamburger meat if desired)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15-oz) can of lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-oz) can pork n beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 large bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c brown sugar, packed
3/4 c barbecue sauce, your favorite
2 Tbsp dark molasses
2 tsp mustard, spicy brown (can use yellow mustard you prefer)
1 tsp chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
4 or 5 slice thick hickory smoked bacon (or bacon you prefer)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 9 casserole dish or a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. I spray with PAM.
2. Cook sausage and onion in a pan over medium heat until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and stir in remaining ingredients except for bacon.
3. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and top with sliced bacon strips.
4. Bake uncovered on middle rack for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, until bubbly and bacon is browned.