Baked Beans From the Kitchen of: Sara Molendorp

 Baked Beans Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (15 oz each) of Pork and Beans (not Baked Beans; use VanCamp's)
• 1 small package of bacon (about 6 slices)
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 to 1.5 tablespoons yellow mustard (squirt, not dry)
• 2 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Directions:

1. Prepare Bacon and Onion:

   • Dice the bacon.
   • Fry the bacon in a skillet.
   • Halfway through, add the diced onion and continue frying until done.

2. Drain Fat:

   • Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and onion from the skillet.
   • Drain as much fat as possible.

3. Mix Ingredients:

   • In a mixing bowl, add the beans (remove lumps of "pork" from each can).
   • Stir in the cooked bacon, onion, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar.
   • Adjust sweetness with more brown sugar or tanginess with more ketchup if desired.

4. Bake:

   • Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish (9x9 inches or larger).
   • Bake at 350°F for 1 hour, or until the top is slightly crusted and thickened.
   • For a shorter cooking time (~40 minutes), drain the beans a bit before mixing.