Pearl's Green Beans Caesar

Pearl and Dean in Moms Kitchen

FROM DAR HANSON

This recipe was really from Betty Crocker Cookbook circa 1957- Mom tweaked it a little and we don't mind a bit sharing it with "Betty"- HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Mom's Green Beans Caesar
serves 4 - 6

Green Beans,1 1/2 lb fresh, cut into 1 inch pieces (or 3 cans cut green beans, drained)Olive Oil, 2 TVinegar, 1 TMinced Onion, 1 T , or finely chopped fresh onionSalt, 1/4 t Garlic, 2 cloves, crushedPepper, 1/4 t Dry Bread Crumbs, 2 T Parsley, 1/4 C fresh chop Parmesan Cheese, 3 T grated  (Dean & I use 'Pecorino Romano' from the great ROMA DELI)
Butter, 1 T, melted
paprika

1. Heat beans and 1 inch of salted water to boiling. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes. Cover and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes, on medium heat. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Drain beans when done. (or drain canned beans)
2. Toss beans, oil, vinegar, onion, salt, garlic, and pepper. Pour into ungreased 1 quart casserole dish.
3. Mix bread crumbs, cheese, parsley and butter. sprinkle over beans. Sprinkle with paprika.
4. Cook uncovered in oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Enjoy!

MOMS NOTE IN THE COOKBOOK: "IT'S NICE IF YOU LET IT SIT A LITTLE -GOOD W/ TURKEY"