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green beans and bacon

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Debra Schweikert
Springfield, VA

I used to eat at Shoney's (all the ones near me are gone) and this was one of my favorites from their buffet bar--but my recipe is crispier since it uses fresh, not canned green beans.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For green beans and bacon

  • 3/4 lb
    green beans, fresh
  • 10 slice
    bacon
  • 2
    medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1
    small onion, diced
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt

How To Make green beans and bacon

  • 1
    Cook the green beans in a small amount of boiling, salted water in a saucepan until they are tender (10-15 minutes); drain.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, chop the bacon and fry it in a saute pan over medium high heat until crisp; reduce the heat to medium.
  • 3
    Combine the beans, onions. potatoes, water and salt with the bacon and cook (covered) until the potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes)

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