Preparation: 25 minutes. Baking: 45 minutes. Easy - must do ahead. Serves 6.

2 (#2) cans French cut green beans, or use fresh and cook
1 med. onion, cut in rings
8 strips bacon
1/2 c. slivered almonds
6 tbsp. sugar
6 tbsp. vinegar

Drain beans and put in 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Place separated onion rings over beans. Fry bacon strips and save drippings. Cut the strips in halves or quarters and lay over onion rings. Just mix it up. Add sugar and vinegar to bacon drippings and heat. Pour over casserole. Marinate several hours or overnight. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.