• 1 pound dried Beans
• 6 slices chopped bacon
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon chili powder

Add 6 cups water and cook 1½ hours or until tender at gentle boil. Drain beans, save liquid. Sauté onion green pepper, garlic and bacon. Mash beans together with sautéed mixture, adding liquid a little at a time, until bean mixture is smooth. Serves 6 to 8. Can be frozen.