Recipe: Baked Bean Casserole

BAKED BEAN CASSEROLE

4 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 medium onion, diced
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 cans (28 oz. each) brick oven baked beans OR old fashioned beans in molasses and brown sugar
1/2 cup light or dark molasses
1/2 cup catsup
1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Place bacon in large skillet over moderately high heat. When bacon begins to sizzle, add onion, garlic and beef. Cook stirring often, until meat is cooked through; drain.

Combine the beef mixture with remaining ingredients. Pour into 3 quart casserole.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.