Recipe: Fresh Green Bean Casserole (using onion, bacon, and tomatoes)

FRESH GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

4 cups fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces (or 2 cans, 16 ounces each)
3 to 6 slices bacon
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 large whole pimientos, chopped (or 2-ounce jar)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded American cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart casserole.

Cook beans, uncovered, in boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, cover and cook 20 to 30 minutes more. Drain and set aside. (If using canned beans, just drain; do not cook.)

Fry bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and crumble.

Saute onion in bacon drippings until tender.

Combine everything except cheese, tossing gently. Spoon into prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake until cheese is slightly browned.

Servings: 6
Source: To Market, To Market...A Collection of Kentucky Recipes