Shortcut Baked Beans

Directions

1. 1
   In a skillet cook bacon until crisp.
2. 2
   Remove bacon, reserving 1 tablespoon for the drippings.
3. 3
   Drain and crumble bacon.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Cook onion in reserved bacon drippings over medium heat until tender but not brown.
6. 6
   Combine onion, pork and beans, ketchup, brown sugar or molasses, mustard and Worcestershire sauce in a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
7. 7
   Bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour or to desired consistency.
8. 8
   Stir bean mixture; top with bacon. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
9. 9
   Or, if preferred, you may cook ingredients in saucepan over low heat about 15 minutes or to desired consistency, stirring frequently.
10. 10
    Top with bacon.
11. 11
    Makes 4 servings.