BAKED CANNELLINI BEANS

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My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted to go to the grocery store, so we made do with what we could find in the kitchen-it turned out delicious! This baked beans recipe would be great with a combination of beans, too (like half black beans and half white). -Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup beer or chicken broth
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir onion in bacon drippings until tender, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in remaining ingredients and reserved bacon; bring to a boil. Place skillet in oven. Bake until bubbly and sauce is slightly thickened, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.