Not So Baked Bean Dish

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What You Need:

1 (15 oz.) can pork and beans
1 (15 oz.) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained well
1/4 C of ketchup
2 Tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp dry mustard
2 slices of crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

How to Make It:

Place he pork and beans including the juice and the Great Northern beans into a pan.
Place the pan over medium high heat and stir to combine the beans.
Add in the ketchup, syrup and mustard stirring to blend in well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring often.
Sprinkle the bacon into the beans and stir to combine.

Makes 6 servings

Baked beans are always a favorite. These are even better because they are quick and economical. Have leftovers? Stir in some browned ground beef and onion and serve over biscuits for a delicious next night meal.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 20 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 191; Fat 2g; Saturated Fat 1g; Carbohydrates 35g; Fiber 6g; Protein 10g;
Cholesterol 8 mg; Sodium 801 mg

Breaded Turkey Bites

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turkey-bitesWhat You Need:

1/2 C of dry bread crumbs
1/2 C of green pepper, chopped
2 egg whites
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 drops of hot sauce
1 lb. lean ground turkey
1 T of canola oil
1 C of ketchup
1/2 C of water
1/4 C of lemon juice
1/4 C red wine vinegar
2 T molasses
2 T of brown sugar
2 t of dry mustard powder
1 t chili powder
1/2 t cayenne pepper
1/2 t pepper

How to Make It:

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the bread crumbs, green pepper, egg whites, garlic and hot sauce.
Break up the turkey into the mixture and mixed well.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
Pour the canola oil into a skillet over medium heat.
Lay the meatballs in a single layer into the oil.
Cook 8 minutes, turning frequently until browned on all sides.
Drain the meatballs and put them back in the skillet.
Whisk together in a mixing bowl the ketchup, water, lemon juice, vinegar and molasses.
Add the brown sugar, mustard, chili powder and both peppers and whisk in until combined well.
Cover the meatballs with the sauce.
Allow the mixture to come to a boil then turn the heat to low.
Simmer covered for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Makes 10 servings

If you want turkey on your buffet but don’t want to cook a whole turkey this is the way to go. The hot sauce, chili powder and cayenne pepper may be omitted.

Cheesy Bacon Crescents

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crescent-rollsIngredients:

1 (8 ct) tube of crescent rolls
4 bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 t onion powder
2 T of Swiss cheese, shredded

How to Cook It:

Allow the oven to preheat to 375 degrees.
Separate the rolls into 8 triangles and lay on a flat surface.
Evenly sprinkle the bacon over all 8 of the triangles.
Over each crescent sprinkle the onion powder.
Roll the crescents over the bacon and place on an ungreased baking sheet point side down.
Sprinkle the top of each roll with the Swiss cheese.
Put in oven and bake 12 minutes or until a golden brown.

These crescents are easy to prepare and are a great hit. Replace the onion powder with garlic powder or dry mustard if you like.

Makes 4 servings