Garlicy White Beans and Bacon

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Ingredients:

  • 1 can of White Beans (also called Northern Beans or Cannellini beans)

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil

  • 2 tbsp Butter

  • 1/2 White Onion

  • 1/2 package Bacon

  • 4 cloves garlic (2 tsp minced garlic)

  • Red Pepper Flakes and Paprika to taste

Directions:

  1. Drain and rinse beans

  2. Cook bacon according to package (I prefer to cook bacon in the oven)

  3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet, once the pan is hot, add onions, stirring occasionally until onions start to become translucent then add in the garlic and 1 tbsp butter

  4. Add in the white beans and mix together

  5. Add in a few dashes of paprika and red pepper flakes and stir, then let sit for a minute or 2 to heat up

  6. Cut bacon into small pieces and add to the pan and stir

  7. Add last of the butter and stir

  8. Enjoy immediately!