BEBOP BAKED BEANS

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Timeless baked beans are still favorites at picnics and casual gatherings, just like they were back in the '50s. For my theme party, I jazzed up canned pork and beans with bacon, green pepper and barbecue sauce. It's a simple recipe with down-home taste. -Judy Nix, Toccoa, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans
1/3 cup hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute green pepper in drippings until tender. , Drain one can of beans. In a large bowl, combine both cans of beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard and green pepper. , Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.