Hot Green Beans

The combined flavors in this dish makes an interesting and tasty side dish. I have had this one many years and it is always a hit.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans French style green beans
• 5  tablespoons vinegar
• 5  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 cup green olives (sliced)
• 1  small onion (chopped)
• 5  slices bacon (fried and save the drippings)
• 3  tablespoons bacon drippings, cooled
• 1⁄2 cup  almonds (slivered or sliced, sliced water chestnuts can be substituted)

Directions

1. I drain the beans leaving a small amount of liquid.
2. Fry bacon and save the drippings.
3. Crumble bacon and mix all ingredients.
4. Marinate overnight in an ovenproof dish.
5. Preheat oven to 300°F and bake covered for 30 minutes.
6. Uncover and continue baking another 15-20 minutes.