Garlic Green Beans with Gorgonzola

Name: Garlic Green Beans with Gorgonzola
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and halved; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 4 green onions, chopped; 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided; 1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth; 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 1 cup sour cream; 3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3 hours YIELD: 10 servings.

I updated this green bean holiday side dish by adding a touch of white wine, fresh thyme and green onions. It's delicious, easy to make and my family loves it! —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 green onions, chopped
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Directions

1. Place green beans, water chestnuts, green onions and 1/4 cup cooked bacon in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix wine, thyme, garlic and seasoned salt; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low until beans are crisp-tender, 3-4 hours. Drain liquid from beans.
2. Just before serving, stir in sour cream; sprinkle with cheese and remaining bacon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 142 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.

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