Boston Baked Rice and Beans

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 x 15-ounce cans pinto beans, undrained
• 3 cups cooked rice
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¾ cup catsup
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Procedures

1. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-low heat until partially cooked. Remove bacon; drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
2. Add onion to skillet and cook until soft but not brown.
3. Stir in beans, rice, sugar, salt, pepper, catsup, mustard and liquid smoke.
4. Turn into greased 2- to 3-quart baking dish; arrange bacon slices on top.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 350 °F for 30 to 35 minutes.