Green Beans With Bacon And Shallots

• 2 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 8 slices bacon, thinly sliced crosswise
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup shallot, finely chopped (about 4 large)

1. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and refrigerate.)
2. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Discard all but 3 tablespoons bacon fat in skillet. Add butter to skillet and melt over medium heat. Add shallots and saute until tender and golden, about 4 minutes. Add beans and saute until heated through, about 6 minutes. Add bacon to skillet and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

green beans, bacon, butter, shallot

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-beans-with-bacon-and-shallots-178700 (may not work)