Black Tie Green Beans

These are beans worthy of a dinner party.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1  lb fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1⁄2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2  tablespoons bacon grease
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup blue cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. Boil the beans until crisp tender and bright green about 5 minutes, then quickly blanch in cold water, drain and put in a large skillet.
2. Add bacon, bacon grease and chopped walnuts to the green beans and toss.
3. Add blue cheese and heat until cheese melts.
4. Serve hot.