Western Baked Beans - Picnic Food

8 strips bacon

4 large onions, sliced and separated in rings

½ to 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1 teaspoon dry mustard

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ cup cider vinegar

2 (15 ounce) cans dried lima beans, drained

1 (1 pound) can green lima beans, drained

1 (1 pound) can dark red kidney beans, drained

1 (1 pound, 11 ounces) jar New England style baked beans

Fry bacon in skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Set aside. Place onion rings in large skillet. Add sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt and vinegar; cover and cook for 20 minutes.  Add onion mixture and bacon to the beans. Pour into 3 quart casserole dish and cover. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 minutes more. Makes 12 servings.

Taken from Farm Journal’s Best Ever Recipes