Green Beans And Bacon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. fresh green beans
4 oz. thick sliced bacon (lean), cut into 1-inch pieces
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Fill 4-quart saucepan half full of water; bring to boil.
Add green beans; cook, covered 8 minutes.
Meanwhile in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until brown.
Remove bacon to paper towels. Pour off 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet.
Drain beans, stir in drippings in skillet.
Return bacon to skillet.
Season with salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat 2 minutes.
(I add chopped onion to bacon while its cooking).
Makes 6 to 8 servings.