Calico Beans

1/2 lb. bacon, cut into small pieces, cooked until almost done
1/2 lb. ground beef, browned, rinsed, & drained (optional)
1/2 c. brown sugar (I used light)
1 can red kidney beans, drained
1 small can lima beans, drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 t. prepared mustard
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. ketchup
1 can pork & beans, in tomato sauce, undrained

Combine all ingredients in lined crockpot. Cook 3-4 hours on low, or bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. If you double the recipe, don't double the bacon, use only 1/2 c. sugar, & 3/4 c. brown sugar. These beans were wonderful and reminded me of the baked beans my grandmother used to make. I may never buy canned baked beans ever again!

*They may also be made in the oven. Place in sprayed dish and bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes.

I served these with pulled pork bbq, cole slaw, black cherry jello salad, dressed eggs, potato salad, baked macaroni & cheese, or corn on the cob. Yummy!