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Old-Fashioned Green Beans Recipe

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Mom would prepare home-grown green beans using this recipe, and boy did they ever taste good. The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar a touch of sweetness. This is one irresistible side dish. -Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri

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Old-Fashioned Green Beans Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds fresh green beans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup water

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, brown sugar and water. Stir gently; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Remove to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 145 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 132 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Old-Fashioned Green Beans in Taste of Home August/September 1995, p35

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Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2013 by Eden G.

Super easy and delicious. After reading the reviews, I also doubled the water and brown sugar. Yummy!

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2012 by gmhale

absolutely -- and a great way to serve it -- crockpot after the initial cooking on low!! I doubled the brown sugar and water and left it with the beans.

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2011 by mrs.mark

One of my families favorite recipies.

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2009 by bethkeaton

I tried this last Thanksgiving and loved it. Will definitely be using it again this Thanksgiving.