Baked Lentils With Bacon Recipe

Try a different version of conventional baked beans. Can be vegetarian without the bacon.

• Meal Type: Entree
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: Over 1 hour, less than 1 day

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bacon, diced
• 1 pound dried lentils
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 16 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/2 cup catsup

Directions

1. Partially cook bacon and drain. Put into Dutch oven with lentils, salt and 4 cups water. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender but not mushy.
2. Add remaining ingredients and pour into a greased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake at 250 degrees F for 2 hours, or until most of liquid is absorbed.