*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Hot Five Bean Salas

Recipe By     : Taste of Home
Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : All Newly Typed Not Shared       Salads
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8      strips        bacon -- diced
     2/3  cup           sugar
   2      Tablespoons   cornstarch
   1 1/2  teaspoons     salt
          pinch         pepper
     3/4  cup           vinegar
     1/2  cup           water
   1      can           (16 oz.) kidney beans -- rinsed and drained
   1      can           (15 oz.) lima beans -- rinsed and drained
   1      can           (15 oz.) garbanzo beans -- rinsed and drained
   1      can           (14 1/2 oz.) green beans -- drained
   1      can           (14 1/2 oz.) wax beans -- drained

In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; reserve 1/4 cup drippings.  Set the
bacon aside.  Add sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper to drippings.  Stir in
vinegar and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  Cook and stir for 2
minutes.  Add the beans; reduce heat.  Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or
until beans are heated through.  Place in a serving bowl; top with bacon.
 Yield 10-12 servings.

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