Ranch-Style Baked Beans

Incredibly delicious baked beans made with onion soup mix, ground beef and bacon.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
• 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup Grandma's molasses
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 4 strips bacon (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In large skillet, brown ground beef; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients except bacon. Pour into a 2 1/2-quart casserole or individual baking dishes. Top with bacon strips, if desired.
3. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Notes

To save time, prepare a couple of days early and bake when needed. The leftovers freeze well for a quick dish later.