6 slices bacon
1 cup chopped onion
2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
3 cups cooked rice
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup catsup
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-low heat until partially cooked. Remove bacon; drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat. Add onion to skillet and cook until soft but not brown. Stir in beans, rice, sugar, salt, pepper, catsup, mustard and liquid smoke.
Turn into greased 2 to 3-quart baking dish; arrange bacon slices on top.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. 30 to 35 minutes.
makes 6 servings.