Super Yummy Baked Beans

Independence Day is on it's way!  Time for picnics and BBQ's with family and friends....and time to bring out the yummy food to share. I love baked beans, but I don't like to wait for hours to eat them.  So....I decided to make these super great beans in the microwave!  Yes.....the microwave!  I don't really "cook" in the microwave...maybe some bacon, in a rush.  But, these beans are easily made and enjoyed in about 30 minutes time. 

Super Yummy Baked Beans

1/2 pound of bacon- about 6 strips, depending on the cut-thick or thin

1 large onion, chopped
3 cans of pork and beans
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup mustard
1/3 cup brown sugar

salt and pepper to taste

Cut the bacon into nice chunks, 1/2 or so.  Fry it until it is nice and crispy, take it out of the pan and drain on paper towel. Save for later. Add the chopped onion to the bacon fat and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it's softened.
While the onion is cooking, pour the beans into microwave-safe dish.  Add the ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar.  Stir well.  Add the bacon and onions and taste.....it is gonna need salt. Salt and pepper to taste.  Now....put it in the microwave for 5 minutes on high power.  After 5 minutes, stir the beans well and put in for 5 more minutes.  Done! 

*You could also add chili powder or cumin or BBQ sauce to make the beans your very own.

*You may also substitute turkey bacon if you want to lower the fat content.

*You can also make these beans completely vegetarian by using the vegetarian pork and beans, leaving out the bacon and adding diced green peppers with the onions and saute them in olive oil before adding to the beans.