CALICO BEANS (MICROWAVE) 
8 slices bacon
1 (1 lb.) can green beans, drained
1 (1 lb. 15 oz.) can pork & beans, drained
3/4 c. dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 c. chopped onion
1 (1 lb.) can lima beans, drained
1 (1 lb.) can kidney beans, drained
1/2 c. vinegar
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Cook bacon in microwave oven until crisp; drain, reserving drippings. Crumble bacon. Saute onion in bacon fat for 3 minutes. Stir once. Combine all ingredients mixing lightly. Turn into 3 quart casserole and bake 20 minutes. Stir and turn dish twice during cooking time. Makes 16 servings.

NOTE: Divide mixture between 1 1/2 quart casserole and freeze one for later use. Cooking time for 1 1/2 quart casserole will be 13 to 15 minutes.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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