GREEN BEAN RECIPES WITH BACON RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 °. Lay the bacon slices on a rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Combine the brown sugar and maple syrup in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave just until melted, about 15 seconds, then stir. Brush on the top of each slice of bacon. Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until the bacon is crisp, about 15 minutes. Let sit on the rack for 5 minutes, then lift the bacon off the rack so that it doesn’t stick. Return to the rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes. Chop and set aside. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add half of the green beans and cook until bright green but still crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beans and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water. Repeat with the remaining beans. Drain the beans from the ice water once they are cool. Dump out the water from the pot. Add 4 tablespoons butter and melt over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, shallots, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Remove everything to a sheet pan. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in the pot over medium-high heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for a minute or two, then pour in the milk, half-and-half, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Continue cooking, whisking, until thickened, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir the green beans, mushroom mix, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper into the sauce. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish and bake until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Top with the bacon and almonds.

Steps:

• Peel and cut potatoes into 1/8s. Boil either on your stove or in the microwave until tender. Drain water and slightly mash. Set aside.
• Steam green beans until slightly tender. Set aside.
• n your dutch oven, cook bacon pieces until slightly crispy, remove bacon with a slotted spoon, drain excess fat, but don't wipe the bottom clean.
• Add onion to dutch oven and sauté in drippings until soft.
• Add bacon back in, add green beans, mashed potatoes, and cover with milk and cream.
• Warm for a bit until heated through, taking care not to boil.
• Salt & Pepper to taste.