Hunts Chuckwagon beans recipe 1948

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One of my Mom's most requested recipes. Great for large family gatherings, pot-lucks and cookouts! This is very hearty; not mushy at all. I've actually made this for a main dish since it's so filing. Enjoy!
SERVES 16 -20

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef, browned
1 medium diced onion
1/2 lb bacon, cook crisp and save drippings
1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) can pork n' beans

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon molasses
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
Directions
1Cook bacon.
2Brown ground beef with the diced onion.
3Place first 3 items in a large oven roaster (I use an Enamelware roaster).
4To this, add the 3 cans of beans; do not drain beans.
5Mix all other ingredients together in a medium bowl.
6Pour over meat and beans and stir well.
7Bake at 350 for 1 hour covered.
8Remove lid or foil and bake for 20 more minutes.

Baked Bean Sandwiches 1943

1943 baked bean sandwich


Yield
2 Servings
Measure
Ingredient
1 cup
Baked beans
¼ cup
Walnuts; chopped
¼ cup
Celery; chopped
2 teaspoons
Onion; minced
¼ teaspoon
Salt
1 teaspoon
Pickle; chopped
2 teaspoons
Catsup

Buttered whole wheat bread

Bean Supper 1940

This lovely 1940 ad shows a homey bean supper. They suggest in the small print that you use a can of their baked beans in a round casserole, and slice either pork butt, or bacon and heat through. With a side of salad, and buttered bread recommended.