Zippy Three-Bean Bake Recipe

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I've come across many recipes for baked beans through the years, but none have the right amount of "kick." I created this recipe from several different ideas I've gathered over time. It's my husband's favorite.

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Zippy Three-Bean Bake Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

6 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) baked beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, partially cook the bacon. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion and garlic until tender. In a large bowl, combine the beans, onion mixture and bacon. Stir in the brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, chili powder and pepper.
Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 332 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 1,004 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Three-Bean Bake in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p232