Subtle Changes Make Comfort More Comforting. Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (15.5 oz) can each pinto, white kidney (Great Northern) and butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp each molasses and spicy brown mustard
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 (13 oz) package beef Little Smokies
• 1 (8 oz) package shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Preparation:
• Preheat oven to 350F; spray a 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.
• Makes 6 servings.
• Now I've been making this casserole this way since 1994 without any changes; talk about being in a rut!
• Here's the new version which I believe is so much better in so many ways.
• Subtle Little Smokies and Bean Casserole
• Ingredients:
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp each salt and ground black pepper
• 1 (53 oz) can pork and beans in tomato sauce; drain off top layer of clear liquid
• 1 (4 oz) can green chiles (mild gives a soft savory taste, medium gives some heat)
• 1 (13 oz) package beef little smokies
• 1/3 cup dark corn syrup
• 1 (8 oz) package sharp Cheddar cheese, divided in half
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