1273. BAKED BEANS with BACON and RED ONIONS

yields four servings


6 cups prepared barbecued baked beans, any brand -- the large can
3 slices bacon, chopped, 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar, a couple of handfuls
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves, optional

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Pour beans into casserole dish and place in oven. In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium high heat 2 to 3 minutes. Add onions and cook 3 minutes longer. Slide the beans out of the oven. Scatter the onions and bacon around the beans. Sprinkle the brown sugar and black pepper over the onions. Bake beans with toppings 10 minutes longer. Garnish the beans with parsley and serve.


courtesy of: Rachael Ray, "Pennywise and Clock Smart," 30 Minute Meals