re: Re-Thinking Green Bean Casserole for the holidays

I've never tried the bundles, but can't handle the casserole. Of course, I'm not a green bean fan. We usually have sweet and sour green beans. Here's my recipe.

Sweet and Sour Green Beans

4 (16 ounce) cans green beans (I use the flat, Italian style)
2 medium onions, sliced and separated into rings
16 strips bacon, crisply fried and drained
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted and reserved
12 tablespoons sugar
12 tablespoons vinegar

Drain beans and put into a 3-quart casserole.

Place onion rings over beans.

Fry bacon and reserve drippings. Crumble bacon over onions.

Add sugar and vinegar to drippings and heat until sugar dissolves.

Pour over other ingredients and marinate overnight.

Before baking, sprinkle with the almonds.

Bake one hour at 325 degrees.