MISS VIVIAN'S BAKED BEANS

1 28 oz. cans of Bush's Baked Beans or other quality baked beans
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 medium onion ( diced )
4 strips of bacon ( optional )
1/4 cup Joe Bud's Everything Sauce ( either mild or hot )

Open can of beans and drain off liquid. Place in Dutch Oven of large glass casserole dish. Add 1/2 cup of Joe Buds. ( hot ) for that extra kick or mild. Add 1/2 cup dark brown sugar. Stir beans, sauce, and sugar to blend.

Fry or microwave 4 strips of bacon. Let cool and crumble the pieces into the bean mixture.

Quick tip for faster cooking: saute` onion in skillet or microwave until onion cooks clear. Add to mixture.

Preheat oven to 350 degress F. and place casserole dish ( covered ) on middle oven rack. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

• Alternative cooking method is to cook on range surface in Dutch Oven on medium heat. Once bean mixture starts to bubble, reduce heat to low and simmer for ten minutes uncovered. While cooking on range top, stir often to prevent beans from sticking.
• Bacon and onion may be omitted if desired.
• Yield: 6 1/2 cup servings