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Baked Beans Mix in a Mug

This baked beans mix in a mug pairs a seasoning packet with a can of beans for a gift. Stir together and microwave 2 to 3 minutes.

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Sara Noel
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Baked Beans Mix in a Mug

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A small seasoning packet of brown sugar, bacon bits and spices tucked in a mug with a can of beans. Stir into the beans and microwave for a single serving.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
CourseSide Dish
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories328
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Bacos or bacon bits salad topping
  • 2 teaspoons Country Time lemonade powder not sugar-free
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 can baked beans or pork and beans 6 to 8 oz for gift packaging or about 15 oz for preparing and eating

Equipment

  • zip-top bags
  • mug
  • microwave-safe bowl

Directions
 

  1. Place the brown sugar, bacon bits, lemonade powder, dried minced onion, and dry mustard in a small zip-top bag.
  2. Close the bag and shake to combine.
  3. To give as a gift, set the packet in a mug lined with tissue paper and tuck in one 6 to 8 oz can of beans.

Notes

Empty the beans into a microwave-safe mug, stir in the seasoning mix, microwave 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot. Serve right away.
Storage: dry seasoning packet airtight, cool and dry, up to about 6 months. Leftover beans refrigerated within 2 hours, 3 to 4 days; freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 255g | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 870mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 9.6g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 1 servings from the whole mix with 1 can baked beans or pork and beans, 6 to 8 oz for gift packaging or about 15 oz for preparing and eating; Bacos or bacon bits salad topping (the first choice counted), dried minced onion counted as dehydrated onion, dry mustard counted as ground mustard seed, baked beans or pork and beans (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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