Irene'S Beans

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Irene's Beans is a hearty, sweet and savory baked bean dish featuring bacon, onions, and a blend of beans in a tangy ketchup and brown sugar sauce. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, it offers comforting flavors with a smoky, slightly sweet profile that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 lb. can lima beans
  • 1 lb. can kidney beans
  • 1 lb. can pork and beans
  • 1/2 cup catsup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon until crisp, then drain and crumble.
  2. Saute the chopped onion in the bacon grease until translucent.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained lima beans, kidney beans, and pork and beans.
  4. Add the crumbled bacon, sautéed onion, catsup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to the beans.
  5. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in the casserole dish.
  6. Cover the dish with a lid or foil.
  7. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 35 minutes until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

663 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.5g 31% DV
Total Fat 39.8g 51% DV
Carbs 63.2g 23% DV
Fiber 7.8g 28% DV
Sugar 34.3g 69% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1020mg 44% DV
Potassium 857mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 49.8mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 8mg 9% DV
Calcium 105.5mg 8% DV
Iron 4.9mg 27% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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