Three Bean Casserole
Three Bean Casserole
Three Bean Casserole

Three Bean Casserole

David Venable

Bring this hearty side dish to any picnic or potluck and you’ll be the talk of the gathering!

Ingredients

  • 5 strips bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15.5-oz) cans butter beans or large lima beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (19-oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (16-oz) can baked beans
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Cook the bacon until crisp in a large skillet and set it aside on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp of bacon fat from the skillet.
Add the garlic, onions, and peppers to the skillet and sauté until tender. Pour the veggies into a large bowl and add all the remaining ingredients, including the bacon. Pour the mixture into a 3-qt casserole. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until bubbly.

Cook's Notes

To save time, make this dish a day or two ahead of time. Prepare the recipe (entirely) as directed and refrigerate. When you’re ready for it, preheat the oven to 350°F and bake until hot and bubbly.

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