Pecan, Bacon with Blue Cheese Green Beans

This is another Pinterest try- recipe by littleleopardbook.com


I posted an earlier green bean recipe that I love- green beans with bacon and peppers (flakes).  That has a touch of Balsamic.  I love them both.



Pecan, Bacon with Blue Cheese Green Beans
Ingredients (serves 4-6)

• 1 lb green beans
• 3 slices bacon
• 4 oz blue cheese
• 1 cup candied pecans (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Next, drain the beans and immediately place them in a bowl of ice water for 2-3 minutes.
Remove the beans from the ice water and set aside.  Cook the bacon slices in a large skillet until crisp.
Remove the slices of bacon and place on a paper towel. Add the green beans to the bacon drippings and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Then, crumble the bacon and add to the green beans with the blue cheese, chopped pecans, salt and pepper