Green Beans With Garlic and Ham

"We always had these beans with our Christmas dinner. They are very flavorful and a family favorite. Most of the work can be done in advance. Although there is alot of garlic, the cooking process mellows it considerably."
 
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Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
6
Serves:
10
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ingredients

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directions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add garlic; cook 8 minutes until very tender.
  • Transfer to a paper towel using a slotted spoon.
  • Pat dry.
  • Add salt to pot; return water to boil and add green beans.
  • Cook beans until just tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Drain beans, rinse under cold water, pat dry and set aside.
  • Heat 2 T oil in heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ham and saute until crisp, 6 or 7 minutes depending on the moisture content of the ham.
  • Set aside.
  • Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
  • Keep garlic separate from beans and ham.
  • Melt butter with remaining oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add garlic and mash with a fork or the back of a spoon.
  • Add green beans and ham.
  • Toss until heated through and coated with garlic.
  • Season to your taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve.

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Reviews

  1. Wow! Considering that neither my husband nor myself are great green bean lovers nor are we great ham lovers, we absolutely devoured this delicious recipe! We had left-over ham, and I used this as our "next" night vegetable along with Lorac's Tomato, Ham and Cheese Bake #22617, and it was just perfect. Crisping the ham and crushing the garlic was absolutely delicious with the beans and I would not change a thing. This goes in the permanent family recipe album! Thanks so very much for this delicious recipe. Dianne
     
  2. I love green beans in any way, shape, or form and this is a great find!!! I prepared them exactly as you stated and I wouldn't change a thing. Wonderful flavor. Thank you so much normaone for sharing this. I have added it to my "keeper" list.
     
  3. This recipe is a keeper. Tons of flavor!!!
     
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