PICNIC BAKED BEANS

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I loved it when my mom made these classic beans...now I make them for my family. They have great old-fashioned flavor and are a real crowd-pleaser. I like to make them for potlucks, picnics or as part of a summertime dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups dried navy beans
4 quarts cold water, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Place beans in a Dutch oven with 2 qts. water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour. , Drain and rinse. Return beans to Dutch oven; add remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are almost tender. Drain and reserve liquid. , Transfer beans to an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish, add the remaining ingredients and 1-1/2 cups of reserved liquid; stir to combine. , Cover and bake at 300° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until beans are tender and reach desired consistency, stirring every 30 minutes. Add reserved liquid as needed. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 10g protein.