Easy Savory Baked Beans

 

1/2

pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

1/4

cup cornstarch

1

teaspoon ground mustard

1/2

cup molasses

1

tablespoon white vinegar

4

cans (16 ounces each) baked beans

1

medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

• 1 Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.
• 2 Mix cooked bacon, 2 tablespoons drippings and remaining ingredients in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
• 3 Cover and cook on high heat setting 1 hour.
• 4 Turn to low heat setting; cook 5 to 7 hours to blend and develop flavors.