Bleu Cheese Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup bacon drippings
• 3 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• chopped cooked bacon (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Place green beans in a saucepan with one inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp.

2. 2

   Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat the bacon drippings in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add green beans, and toss to coat.

5. 5

   Saute until the beans are heated through.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with nuts and crumbled bleu cheese.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Top with crisp chopped bacon, if desired.