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Tangy Bacon Green Beans

Name: Tangy Bacon Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds frozen whole green beans; 12 bacon strips, chopped; 2 medium onions, halved and sliced; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1-1/4 cups water; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground mustard

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Sep. 18, 2022

My grandmother’s Pennsylvania Dutch-style recipe turns plain old green beans into a tangy cross between three-bean and German potato salads. —Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

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Ingredients

2 pounds frozen whole green beans
12 bacon strips, chopped
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/4 cups water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions

Cook beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings.
In same pan, saute onions in drippings over medium heat until tender and lightly browned, 7-9 minutes. In a bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until smooth; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
Drain beans and add to warm dressing; toss and heat through. Top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 173 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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