Smoky Beans

Everytime a get together is planned, guess what I get asked to bring (AGAIN!)? This is a great dish for potlucks - feeds a crowd. Adapted from one of the first Taste of Home magazines.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 30

Ingredients

• 1  lb bacon (diced)
• 1  medium onion (chopped)
• 2 (28 ounce) cans  baked beans (undrained)
• 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans (drain & rinse)
• 2 (16 ounce) cans butter beans (drain & rinse)
• 1 (1 lb) package  Little Smokies sausage (cut into thirds)
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup catsup
• 1⁄2 cup white vinegar
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

1. In frying pan, cook bacon until crisp, drain, reserving one tablespoon of drippings.
2. Set bacon aside.
3. In drippings, saute onion until tender.
4. In a large bowl, combine all beans, sausage, bacon& onion.
5. Combine remaining ingredients and add to bean mixture, mixing well.
6. Pour into large baking dish.
7. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.