Recipe: Popeye's Green Bean Casserole

POPEYE'S GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

1/2 lb. sliced bacon, cut in 1/2 inch strips
1/4 lb. smoked ham, cut in 1/4 inch cubes
2 medium onions, rough chop approximately 3/4 inch cut
1 small bell pepper, rough chop
1/2 stalk celery, medium fine minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1/4 cup flour
3 tsp seasoning salt Cajun/Creole type such as Chef Paul
Prudhommes/Zatarains or Tony Chachere's seasoning (available at grocery stores)
1 qt chicken stock
6 cans (1 lb. each) cut green beans, drained

Saute bacon and ham in butter until bacon is just beginning to reduce size.

Add all vegetables cut in 1/4 inch dice to the bacon mixture saut for 15 minutes on medium heat.

Add seasoning salt and minced garlic, stir well and cook for another 3 minutes.

Add the flour and cook for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring constantly, add chicken stock and bring up to a simmer and cook for 5 - 8 minutes, do not boil, just a simmer.

Drain the green beans and add to the mixture cook for 5 minutes, serve and enjoy.

Source: Kitchenwitch/ Recipesecrets