Three Bean Casserole

By davidv

This hearty side dish is the perfect complement to any picnic or potluck.

Tip: Feel free to make a day or two ahead of your event and keep refrigerated. Reheat at 350°F until hot and bubbly.

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

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp and then set it aside on paper towels.

Discard all but 2 Tbsp of bacon fat from the skillet. Add the garlic, onions, and peppers and sauté until tender.

Combine the sautéed vegetables, bacon, and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and pour the mixture into a 3-quart casserole. Bake for 50 minutes to an hour, or until bubbly.