Pepperoni and Bacon Topped Baked Beans

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"If you are a baked bean lover this is one you will enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 1 lb seasoned sausage
• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (optional)
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can ranch style beans
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili with beans
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can yellow wax beans, drained
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can lima beans, drained
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup, undiluted
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 6 ounces pepperoni, chopped (can use more)
• 8 ounces prepared barbecue sauce (can use a bit more)
• 10 -12 slices bacon, uncooked

directions

1. Set oven to 325 degrees.
2. Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
3. In a extra-large skillet, cook the sausage and ground pork with garlic until brown and crumbly; drain.
4. Stir in all the remaining ingredients, except the 8 ounces of barbecue sauce and bacon strips, combine well; cook until heated through (about 5 minutes) Transfer mixture to a prepared baking dish.
5. Spread the 8 ounces (or a bit more) of barbecue sauce evenly over top (do not stir)!
6. Lay the bacon strips evenly over top of the casserole, covering completely (using more bacon strips if needed).
7. Bake uncovered for 1-1/2 hours.
8. Serve hot.