Feeds 35 plus. Fuel for fire-breathing dragons and a picnic mainstay. These beans will establish your reputation as the culinary wizard of the barbeque. All ingredient amounts are approximate; any variation is acceptable. Just don't forget the hot things!

3/4 lb. butter
Not less than 2 lbs. sausage
3 or more lg. onions
Several cans mushrooms or 2 lbs. fresh
3-5 or 1 can jalapeno peppers
4 or 5 green peppers
1/2 dozen hard boiled eggs
Several cans water chestnuts
3 (28 oz.) cans Italian tomatoes
1/2 lb. bacon, or more
2 pkgs. hot dogs
12 cans Campbell barbeque baked beans
Chili powder, Worcestershire sauce & Tabasco to taste
Salt & pepper to taste
Dash molasses
1 lb. sliced cheese, cheddar preferred

Melt butter in large pot. Brown sausage, sliced, until brown. Slice onions, mushrooms, jalapeno and green peppers and add. Saute slowly.

Add hard boiled eggs in chunks, diced water chestnuts and cans of tomatoes. Slice bacon and hot dogs and add. Stir as often as it comes to mind.

Add all of the beans and more chili powder, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces than you think you should. Don't forget to stir often.

Simmer slowly for about 1/2 hour, add molasses, keep stirring; add salt and pepper, cover with cheese slices and place in 300 degree oven. After 2/1 2to 3 hours (stirring occasionally), the beans are finished.

Eat and enjoy. Be sure to have copies of this recipe on hand for all who will ask for it.