Hot Bean Compote
["4 slices bacon", "1/3 c. sugar", "1 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "1/2 c. vinegar", "1 medium onion, sliced", "1 1/2 c. (1 lb.) cut green beans, drained", "1 1/2 c. cut wax beans", "1 1/2 c. red kidney beans"]
["In 2-quart casserole, arrange bacon in a single layer.", "Cover with paper towel and cook 2 1/2 minutes.", "Remove towel and bacon, leaving drippings.", "Add sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper; blend well.", "Stir in vinegar and remaining ingredients.", "Cook, covered, 10 minutes, or until sauce has boiled or thickened slightly, stirring occasionally.", "Crumble bacon over top.", "Serves 8 to 10."]
["bacon", "sugar", "cornstarch", "salt", "pepper", "vinegar", "onion", "green beans", "beans", "red kidney beans"]