Adkins, Mattas, Mize Family History

Margaret Mize Adkins, was the biggest fan of her son, Jim's basketball team. He was a big fan of her Calico Beans!

From Her Handwritten Recipe

1 lb. hamburger

1/4 to1/2  lb. bacon, cubed

1 medium onion, diced

1 can lima beans, drained

1 can pork and beans, drained

1 can red kidney beans, drained

1/2 cup catsup

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp. salt


Brown hamburger, bacon and onions, drain excess fat. Combine all ingredients and pour into a baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until bubbly. I sometimes use ham instead of bacon. I like the small red beans instead of the kidney beans.

Margaret Mize Adkins and Jim. Circa, 1942

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