Two-Bean Burger Casserole

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Pillsbury

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 slices bacon
• 1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80%)
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 (16 ounce) can baked beans with bacon and brown sugar, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained, reserve 1/4 cup liquid
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 (11 ounce) can Pillsbury refrigerated breadsticks (12 breadsticks)
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, turning once, until crisp.
3. Drain on paper towels; crumble bacon; drain drippings from skillet.
4. In the same skillet, cook beef and onion over med-high heat 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
5. Stir in bacon, baked beans, kidney beans with reserved 1/4 cup liquid, brown sugar, ketchup, and vinegar.
6. Decrease heat to med-low; cook, until bubbly, stirring occasionally.
7. Pour into ungreased 11 x 7 inch glass baking dish.
8. Unroll dough; separate into 12 strips.
9. Arrange strips in lattice design over bean mixture, overlapping as necessary to fit.
10. Brush dough with milk; sprinkle with sesame seed.
11. Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes or until breadsticks are golden brown and casserole is bubbly.