Family Foods

Mixed Bean Casserole

Makes Serves 12. Photo by Heinz By Heinz

Ingredients:

• 8 oz (250 g)  bacon, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup (75 mL) packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup (50 mL) vinegar
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
• 2 cans (14 oz/398 mL each) HEINZ® Chipotle BBQ Style Beans
• 1 can (14 oz/398 mL each) HEINZ® Red Kidney Beans – Light Red or HEINZ® Red Kidney Beans – Dark Red, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chick peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) lima beans, rinsed and drained
• ⅓ cup (75 mL) fancy molasses
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Sauté bacon, onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes until golden. Drain off excess fat. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar and mustard. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
3. Combine all the beans and molasses in a (3 qt/3 L) baking dish. Mix well. Spoon bacon mixture on top.
4. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until bubbling.

 

Tip

Use your favourite variety of HEINZ® Beans such as: Chili Style Pinto & Red Kidney Beans, Maple Style Beans, Beans with Pork and Molasses, or Brown Sugar and Bacon. Make sure to keep both cans of beans in their sauce.