Cajun Green Beans and New Potatoes

Cajun Green Beans and New Potatoes are a modern twist of the traditional holiday green bean casserole – without the mushroom soup.  We recommend using fresh or frozen green beans in this recipe.  You won’t get a good taste effect using salty canned green beans.  Give it a Cajun Recipe try – it’s a sure bet you’ll like it. 

Ingredients for Cajun Green Beans and New Potatoes:

2 10 oz packages Whole Green Beans
10 small red new potatoes
4   cups water
4-6 slices bacon (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 small sweet onion (diced)
1 small red bell pepper (cut into strips)
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Teaspoon Tony’s Creole Seasoning
Dash of Liquid Shrimp & Crab Boil
Taking several slices of bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces.  On medium heat, fry in a skillet until brown.  Remove bacon to a separate bowl.  Carefully pour the hot bacon drippings in a large 6 quart pot. 

Sauté the diced sweet onion until translucent and tender.

To the pot, add 4-5 cups water, red new potatoes, sea salt, Tony’s, garlic, and a dash of Liquid Shrimp & Crab Boil.  Boil for about 10 minutes until potatoes can break with a fork.

Add frozen green beans and bell pepper.  Stir and lower the heat to medium-low (#3 or #4).  Simmer 10 minutes.

Serving Suggestions for Cajun Green Beans and New Potatoes

To serve at the table, transfer green beans and new potatoes to a casserole dish.  Top with crunchy French fried onions or chopped nuts for a tasty holiday fare.

Serves 6-8. 

Don’t forget to make some corn bread muffins for dipping in the pot liquor.

Options:  Mix in a can of mushroom soup for an old fashioned green bean casserole and then, we top with a generous portion of shredded cheddar cheese and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.