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Airport Bob's Green Beans

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"A simple, sweet, green bean and bacon side that others will crave." — Tracy T.

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

6 thick slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut green beans

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

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Directions

Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until done, but not quite crisp, about 9 minutes. Drain off grease and add butter and brown sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar has dissolved; remove from the heat and set aside.
Place the green beans into a pot and fill with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil then cover, and steam over medium heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain off water and stir in the sugar and bacon mixture. Serve immediately.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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The last laugh is on me....I just fixed these on a whim because I had everything on hand and trying to use up part of a bag of frozen green beans. Actually, I thought the recipe sounded rather "icky" but was I ever WRONG ! These are the BEST !! Usually I go for lemony flavors on veggies, etc., but Airport Bob's Green Beans are OUT OF THIS WORLD ! I used peppered bacon. I've already shared the recipe with two other foodies. SCRUMPTIOUS !

—Motorhomegal

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 18, 2011

Not what I call an ideal side dish of green beans. Has a totally different taste than I'm use to. In my opinion, sweet and green beans don't mix very well.

—ggrothoff

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Jul 14, 2008

These were delicious!! My whole family loved them. I used fresh green beans and actually steamed them with a steamer pot instead of boiling in water and they turned out perfect. Thanks for the great recipe!

—mommyluvs2cook

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Nov 12, 2008

Very similar to mine. But, I fry the bacon in a pan, until golden brown and crispy. I set the cooked bacon on the side and drain on a paper towel. I then brown the green beans in the bacon grease, adding garlic and season salt to taste, stirring occasionally until tender. Adding a few cloves of chopped fresh garlic and crushed bacon over top toward the last few minutes. Delicious.

—kbresler

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Jul 19, 2010

I don't know how to cook and I'm working on window trim while my wife is out of town and I've picked these home grown green beans a day or two ago. So, I thought I'd learn how to steam them and came across this recipe. I find all the ingredients in her kitchen except only seem to have pre-cooked bacon and you know the paint can is open and I can't run to the store. So I forge ahead. The beans must have been past their prime, 'cause I had to steam them much much longer than you guys, giving me time to prime the woodwork even. So, it all comes together and doesn't look nearly as green as the photograph, so I guess I oversteamed them. But boy does it taste GOOD. Can't imagine how good it would have been if a real cook had done it. I might even save some for my wife. I think I've found another hobby.

—MarkH

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Aug 27, 2008

I cooked the sugar misture too long and it got hard as a rock. I put it aside and when I reheated it, it melted nicely. It got rave reviews at my house! (I don't usually cook things too long!)

—Corrine

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Jul 27, 2008

I used fresh green beans. These were very tasty but I just couldn't get beyond the fact that I was eating all that butter and sugar. But everyone gobbled them up - kinda like eating candied veggies.

—Patti

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Oct 02, 2008

Green beans are my favorite vegetable. Now I have a new way to eat them. This recipe is very simple and absolutley delicious. Do not change a thing; they're PERFECT!

—Julie W.

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Nutrition

Calories
195 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
14 g
5%

Cholesterol
34 mg
11%

Fat
12.9 g
20%

Fiber
1.9 g
8%

Protein
5.7 g
11%

Sodium
347 mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Airport Bob's Green Beans

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 195
Calories from Fat: 116

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.9g 20 %
Saturated Fat 6.6g 33 %
Cholesterol 34mg 11 %
Sodium 347mg 14 %
** Potassium 85mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 14g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8 %
Protein 5.7g 11 %
Sugars 10.8g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 9 %
** Niacin 16 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.