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.

T.A.G
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This is my go-to recipe for calico beans. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Elham Elham
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These beans are the perfect addition to any potluck or party. They're always a hit with guests.


Gregory Reagan
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I'm not usually a fan of beans, but these calico beans are amazing. The sauce is so flavorful, and the beans are cooked perfectly.


Progress Ozeze
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Mahim Hossin
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These beans are so good, I could eat them every day.


Eden Philander
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different vegetables or meats to it, depending on what I have on hand.


Louie Thomson
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These beans are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty and filling, and the sauce is so comforting.


Davison Moyo
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect.


Kondwani Gumbie
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Jims baby Smith
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These beans are so good! I love the combination of sweet and tangy flavors.


Ramkumar Chaudhary
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I made this dish for a crowd, and it was a huge success. The sauce is so flavorful, and the beans are tender and creamy.


Yubraj Chhantyal
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The beans turned out delicious, and my family loved them.


Inusah Razak
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These calico beans were a hit at our last potluck! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy sauce, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.