HOT BEAN SALAD (MICROWAVE) 
4 strips bacon
1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2/3 c. vinegar
1 (1 lb.) can cut green beans, drained
1 (1 lb.) can cut wax beans, drained
1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
1 onion, sliced

Using scissors, snip bacon strips into small pieces into 2-quart casserole. Microwave on high 3-4 minutes. Remove bacon with slotted spoon to paper towel.

To bacon drippings, add sugar and cornstarch, blending well. Stir in salt, pepper, and vinegar. Microwave 3-4 minutes until thick. Add drained beans and onion slices to sauce in casserole. Stir well. Microwave on high 6 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle cooked bacon over top and serve.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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