TANGY BACON GREEN BEANS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 173 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Devin Toniolo
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5 stars! This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves green beans. The combination of bacon, vinegar, and sugar is perfect.


Sher Dil
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Not a fan of green beans? Try this recipe and you'll change your mind! The bacon and tangy sauce make them irresistible.


Halsten Roth
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I've tried many green bean recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


MD Akhas
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a delicious smoky flavor.


Fazal Urrehman
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Matthew Agda
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the bacon and sauce.


Hamed Bhai
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I've never made green beans like this before. They were so good!


Sheila Jones
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I loved this recipe. The bacon and sauce really made them taste amazing.


Brooklyn Zaremba
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bacon. I always have some on hand and it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


Umair Ali
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Savage Stallard
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the bacon and sauce.


Qaveem Saeed
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I've never made green beans like this before. They were so good!


Prem Sharma
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I loved this recipe. The bacon and sauce really made them taste amazing.


Yusuf Kasim
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bacon. I always have some on hand and it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


Niluka Anthony
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I added some chopped red onion to the recipe and it was a great addition.


susan taljaard
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I used frozen green beans and they worked just fine. The dish was still very flavorful.


Terry Parow
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Easy and delicious! I halved the recipe and it was still plenty for two people.


Vikram
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any occasion.


Melissa Howiler
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This bacon green bean recipe is a keeper! The beans were perfectly crisp-tender and the bacon added a delicious smoky flavor. I also loved the tangy sauce.