Baked Bean and Bacon Casserole

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I know we haven't had Halloween yet, but I've already been thinking about Thanksgiving and trying to decide what the menu will consist of this year. It's never a surprise at my moms because she likes to keep things simple, consistent, and traditional. I, on the other hand, always try to change a few things up to keep the menu fresh and exciting. Of course I keep a few tried and true staples year after year, but sometimes I'll add a little twist to a classic dish to see how it goes. One thing that seems like it would be a sin to change is our family baked bean recipe, but I came across this Baked Bean and Bacon Casserole on Golden Blossom Honey and thought it might be a fun one to try this year instead. 

 

 

There are a few similarities to our family recipe, but I was intrigued not only by the 3 different types of beans in this dish, but also by the use of Canadian bacon instead of American bacon. The normal bacon that we use adds a bit of extra flavor because of the fat and grease that bakes out of it and into the beans, so I was curious how much flavor the ham would provide instead. I'll be honest and say that there were so many other flavors in this recipe that I didn't really notice any extra oomph from the Canadian bacon, but if you're looking at this from a healthy eating standpoint, Canadian bacon is leaner and has fewer calories than regular bacon, so in that respect it wins out. I personally don't eat pork, so I could leave this part of the recipe out and be content having this as a standalone meal. It's makes for a filling and healthy one pot dinner idea or for a simple holiday side dish. If you're in the early planning stages of your holiday meals right now, earmark this recipe to shake things up a bit on your table this year, too. 

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped

1 large green bell pepper, chopped

2 Tablespoons water

6 ounces Canadian bacon, cut into bite-size pieces

2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained

2 (15 ounce) cans Northern white beans, drained

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained

3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

1 cup hickory-flavored barbecue sauce

1 teaspoon dry mustard

3 Tablespoons cider vinegar

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What traditional recipe do you always have on your holiday menu year after year?