Calico Bean Pot

Submitted by KristinB

"My favorite bean casserole!!! I've taken this to many potlucks & picnics, & there's never a bean left. Everyone asks for this recipe. This is from 'The Best of the Best' cookbook. I always double this recipe & use a large crock pot; I cook for the same length of time listed below."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 (14 ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can lima beans, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can pork and beans
• 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄2 cup vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• pepper

directions

1. Cut bacon into small pieces& fry till crisp.
2. Remove from pan.
3. Cook onion until soft in bacon grease.
4. Put all ingredients into 2 1/2 qt casserole.
5. Bake at 350 F for 1 hour.
6. If you want them a little drier, don't cover.
7. I prefer mine saucier, so I cover them.
8. You may also cook in your crockpot for 4-5 hours, on low.

Reviews

[Shelli]

I made this to take to an Easter Potluck at my Grandmothers. It turned out great....everyone had big helpings of it! Thanks for sharing this recipe....

 

[JacquelinePA]

I brought these to a party and they went fast! Everyone enjoyed them. This recipe is a keeper!

 

[Jani4627]

I made this yesterday for a party and it was wonderful. I remember mom making this with dry lima beans and bacon across the top alot saucier so instead of the ketchup mentioned in the reviews, i added what i think Mom used , a large can of whole tomatoes and broke them apart. It was very saucy and got rave reviews oh i left out the green beans but making it again today since my hubby loved it at the party and didn't really want to share. Thanks for the recipe ! :)

 

[ka.cameron]

I have not yet made this, but I plan to make it over the holidays. I have a question: does the bacon grease go in the pot? I plan to double the recipe for a potluck. Has anyone done this? How long does it take to heat if you double it? Kathleen

 

[AliciaGski]

Thanks for the recipe. I have a similar one (no green beans, only 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vinegar & 1 teaspoon prepared mustard, add 1/2 lb ground beef and the 1/2 cup ketchup as in earlier review.) It is outstanding even for those who don't like lima beans.