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Four-Bean Medley

Name: Four-Bean Medley
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 40 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 8 bacon strips, diced; 2 medium onions, quartered and sliced; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 can (16 ounces) baked beans, undrained; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained

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Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Cook: 6 hours

Makes

10 servings

This side dish always gets compliments. It’s easy to make ahead and simmer in the slow cooker, so it’s super convenient to take to potlucks and church get-togethers. —Susanne Wasson, Montgomery, New York

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Ingredients

8 bacon strips, diced
2 medium onions, quartered and sliced
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (16 ounces) baked beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings; set bacon aside. Saute onions in drippings until tender. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and garlic powder.
Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Place the beans in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add onion mixture and bacon; stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 297 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 920mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 8g fiber), 10g protein.

Four-Bean Medley

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