Buffet Bean Bake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   In a medium skillet, fry bacon until crisp.
3. 3
   Remove from skillet, crumble and set aside.
4. 4
   Drain all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from skillet.
5. 5
   Add packed brown sugar, vinegar, salt and prepared mustard.
6. 6
   Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine drained butter beans, French green beans, pork and beans, lima beans, yellow wax beans, kidney beans, 1/2 can of French fried onions and hot sugar mixture.
7. 7
   Spoon in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
8. 8
   Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Top with bacon and rest of onion.
10. 10
    Bake 5 minutes more to brown.
11. 11
    Makes 12 to 14 servings.