Hearty Baked Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices turkey bacon
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 1/2 c. canned pinto beans
1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 c. molasses
1/3 c. reduced calorie catsup
2 1/2 Tbsp. prepared mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
vegetable cooking spray
1 small green pepper, cut into rings

Preparation

Cut bacon crosswise into 1/4-inch wide strips. Place in a nonstick skillet.
Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally.
Add onion and garlic.
Cook until tender, stirring frequently.
Combine onion mixture, beans and next 6 ingredients.
Spoon into a 2-quart baking dish, coated with cooking spray.
Cover and bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour.
Yields 10 servings.