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green beans

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Amy Alusa
Chico, CA

My kids don't like green beans, so I am always on the look out for a good recipe that I can afford (for canned green beans). I developed this one, and they will actually eat it. What doesn't bacon fix? I love green beans, so I enjoy it without the bacon too. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For green beans

  • 2 can
    green beans (your choice of kind, i like french cut, but all are good)
  • 1 sm
    yellow or white onion, peeled, minced
  • 1 clove
    garlic, pressed or minced (very finely)
  • 1/2 lb
    bacon, cooked until crispy ( but not overcooked)
  • 1 tsp
    bacon drippings
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter (or olive oil)
  • 2 Tbsp
    slivered almonds (optional)
  • 1 c
    french fried onions (optional)

How To Make green beans

  • 1
    Cook bacon, reserve 1 teaspoon of drippings,include some of the brown stuff. Saute the onions and garlic in the bacon drippings, and the butter (or olive oil).
  • 2
    Heat green beans in a separate pan and drain. Pour into pan with sauteed onions and garlic. Add crumbled bacon. Keep on low heat until ready to serve. Slivered almonds are also a great addition to this dish, or if you want to halve the onions and add french fried onions on top, that is also good.

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