1 package frozen lima beans, 10oz
1 can baked beans, 21oz
1 can kidney beans, drained
1 can great northern beans, 15-1/2 oz, drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 lb smoked sausage, cut 1 piece
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp pepper
Directions
Heat oven to 400~. Rinse frozen lima beans with cold water to
separate. Mix lima, baked, kidney and northern beans, onion and
sausage in ungreased 2-1/2-quart casserole. Mix remaining
ingredients; stir into bean mixture. Cover and bake 40 to 50 minutes
or until hot and bubbly.
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Bean; Casserole; Main Dish; Meat; Sausage
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