Three Bean with Bacon Bake

An appetizing combination of spicy and sweet, this recipe takes an old-fashioned favorite to new levels.

Ingredients

4 thick-cut slices of bacon

1 cup onion, coarsely chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

1 tablespoon GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY MUSTARD

3/4 cup ketchup

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1 bay leaf

1/3 cup water

1 (15-ounce) can Great Northern or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.
In a large skillet cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
Drain fat from skillet and discard. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients, except bacon. Pour into a quart casserole dish. Bake 40 minutes covered. Stir in reserved bacon, remove bay leaf. Bake uncovered 15 minutes longer, adding more water if necessary.
Serves: 4-6