Navy beans--For ease of preparation, I use canned navy beans for this recipe.You could soak and cook dried beans, but that will add a few hours of cooking time. Be sure to rinse and drain your ...

Don’t forget to reserve 1½ cups of the bean liquid before draining the cans. The liquid is added to the pot and keeps the beans plump and moist during baking.

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