2 green peppers, finely shredded
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound American cheese
3 cups string beans, cooked
2 slices bacon
1 tablespoon bacon drippings
salt, to taste
pinch of cayenne pepper

In a skillet, sauté bacon until crisp; chop and add back to skillet. Remove seeds from green peppers, shred the peppers and sauté in bacon drippings for 4 minutes. Add onion and garlic to peppers and sauté until tender.

Add the cheese, cut in small pieces and stir until melted and smooth. Add beans and season to taste. Serve when heated through.

Makes 6 servings.