Black Tie Green Beans

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. 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. 2

   Add bacon, bacon grease and chopped walnuts to the green beans and toss.

3. 3

   Add blue cheese and heat until cheese melts.

4. 4

   Serve hot.