SAUCY CALICO BEANS

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A picnic favorite, this saucy bean medley isn't overly sweet like some versions. The dish will be empty before you know it! -Pat Price Cook, Mission Viejo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium onions, halved and sliced
5 bacon strips, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) lima beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onions and bacon until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add brown sugar, vinegar and mustard; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. , Stir beans into the sauce mixture. Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 1 hour or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Rajan Bhattarai
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so simple to make, but it's always a hit.


Manan Jan
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ifrad Hossain
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or picnic.


Pizzasfor U
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. It's so hearty and satisfying.


Jonathan Potter
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I served this dish over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


cosmos anthony
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon.


Teri
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my beans turned out really mushy.


Lucas531
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I added some chopped green peppers and onions to the recipe, and it was delicious!


Haroon Yaseen
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


ali papa
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I've never been a big fan of calico beans, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so creamy and flavorful.


Bridget Yeboah
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Not bad, but not great. I found the beans to be a bit bland.


Amsa Rajput
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the beans, the smokiness of the bacon, and the tanginess of the tomatoes all come together perfectly.


Mss Pity
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So easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Shehan madusanka
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These beans are a hit! I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're so flavorful and comforting.