Prep: 20 min - Bake: 6 1/2 hr

10 cups water
2 cups dried navy beans (1 pound)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon salt
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 cups water


1. Heat oven to 350°.

2. Heat 10 cups water and the beans to boiling in Dutch oven. Boil uncovered 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except 3 cups water.

3. Cover and bake 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

4. Stir in 3 cups water. Bake uncovered 2 to 2 1/4 hours longer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and desired consistency.

Makes 10 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Nutrition info per 1 Serving: 185 calories (20 calories from fat); 2 g fat (1 g saturated); 5 mg cholesterol; 180 mg sodium; 40 g carbohydrate (7 g dietary fiber); 9 g protein

This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.