4 pieces bacon, fried and drained (save drippings)

1 (1 lb 15 oz) can pork and beans, drained

1 (16 oz) can kidney beans, drained

1 (8 oz) can lima beans, drained

1 small bell pepper, chopped (optional)

1 med onion, chopped

2 tbs reserved bacon drippings

3/4 c brown sugar

1 tbs mustard

3 tbs worcestershire sauce

1/3 c ketchup

1/4 tsp pepper

salt, to taste

Fry bacon; crumble and set aside. Mix all beans and chopped bell pepper and place in a 2 1/2 – 3 qt casserole dish. Brown onion in bacon drippings. To browned onion, add remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add cooked mixture and crumbed bacon to beans; stir gently. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 15 minutes. May be prepared a day or two in advance and refrigerated.

Serves 16