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saucy northern beans

Recipe by
Heather Miller
Longs, SC

This is always a big hit. My mom gave me this recipe. Not a regular because of the bacon grease, little too much cholesterol to be a staple. Always a holiday dish.

yield 4 -6
prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For saucy northern beans

  • 1 pkg
    bacon
  • 1 large can
    great northern beans
  • 1 bottle
    ketchup
  • 1 bag
    brown sugar
  • 1 c
    water

How To Make saucy northern beans

  • 1
    In large skillet fry the bacon, place pieces on paper towel to drain. Cut into pieces. SAVE THE BACON GREASE!!
  • 2
    Pour beans into large mixing bowl. Add brown and ketchup to taste. Mix together well. Add the bacon grease and mix well. Add the bacon pieces and mix well.
  • 3
    Pour beans into 9"x13" baking dish. If sauce is grainy add a little water, but not enough to make sauce too runny. Cover with foil.
  • 4
    Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly, and sauce starts thicken. Remove foil and let bake about 15 minutes longer.
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