EASY CASSOULET
Source: Bush's Best Beans
Makes 6 to 8 servings

2 cans (21 oz. each) BUSH'S BEST Great Northern Beans
2 to 4 slices bacon
4 hot dogs (or other sausage) cut in chunks
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water, broth, or vegetable juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel.

Add ground beef to pan, breaking up with a fork as it cooks. Push beef to one side of pan.

Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is soft.

Add BUSH'S BEST Great Northern Beans, crumbled bacon, and remaining ingredients. Stir well. Pour into greased casserole.

Cover and bake 30 minutes at 350F.

Remove lid; stir, and bake uncovered 30 minutes at 325F.