Green Beans Fermier

This is a recipe that my mother has made for years. It is a *wonderful* alternative to the traditional green bean casserole. It has made a regular appearance at the holiday dinner table for years!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 (7 1/2ounce) packages  green giant  frozen green beans with almonds
• 1⁄2 lb bacon, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 4  chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 1⁄2 cups warm water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350. In a large frying pan, fry bacon and onions until bacon is cooked through and onions are tender. DO NOT DRAIN!
2. While bacon is frying, measure out the water and add the chicken bouillon cubes to the water.
3. Prepare green beans according to package directions setting the almonds aside.
4. When bacon and onions are cooked, add flour to the pan, and stir. This should make a thick paste. Stir in water and bouillon mix and pepper.
5. Cook until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
6. Place green beans in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Add bacon mixture and almonds to the beans, stir. Top with shredded cheese.
7. Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.