Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed & halved (frozen may be used, but not the canned variety)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 ounces sliced bacon (3 strips, cooked crisp & crumbled, divided per Prep Steps)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon minced thyme (fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 ounces Gorgonzola cheese (crumbled, or Blue Cheese)
- 4 ounces pine nuts (4 ounces sliced & drained water chestnuts may be used)
- Salt & pepper to taste
How to Make
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Step 1: Put green beans, green onions, 2/3 of the crisped bacon & water chestnuts (if using) into a 3 qt crock pot.
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Step 2: In a sml bowl, combine the chicken broth, thyme & garlic. Pour the mixture over the green beans & cook (covered) on low setting for 3 hrs or until beans are crisp tender. Begin ck'ing for doneness @ 2 1/2 hrs cook time.
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Step 3: Use a slotted spoon to remove the beans from the crock pot to a serving bowl. Be sure all liquid has been well-drained.
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Step 4: Stir in the sour cream. Sprinkle w/the crumbled Gorgonzola (or blue) cheese, pine nuts (if using) & the remaining 1/3 of the bacon. Taste & adjust salt & pepper as desired. Serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- 3 quart slow cooker
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