Cowboy Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Fry bacon until crisp.
3. 3
   Crumble and set aside.
4. 4
   Drain all but about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings from skillet.
5. 5
   Add sugar, vinegar, salt and mustard to drippings. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
6. 6
   In large bowl, combine drained beans, 1/2 can French fried onions and hot sugar mixture.
7. 7
   Spoon mixture into 9 x 13 baking dish.
8. 8
   Bake, covered, at 350° for 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Top with crumbled bacon and remaining onions.
10. 10
    Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
11. 11
    Makes 12 to 14 servings.