Smoky Barbecue Bean Bake

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 4 (1 pound each) cans great Northern or navy beans, drained
• 2 3/4 cups mild barbecue sauce
• 1 1/4 cups dry bread crumbs
• 1 pound cooked ham, pork, or smoked turkey, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon or imitation bacon bits (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 9x13-inch glass baking dish.

In large bowl, combine beans, barbecue sauce, bread crumbs, diced meat, green pepper, onion, and liquid smoke.

Put mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes.