Diva's Grandma Sarah's Cheesy hash brown's

Diva’s Memories of Recipes Diva's Grandma Sarah's  Cheesy hash brown's
Inspiration:  Grandma Sarah liked to make these for big family gatherings or carry in's.  We would have our family gatherings in Grandma's basement which she always had a dinning table all set up; and fyi: She always had a decorated Christmas tree down there that she kept up all year long.  I love to watch the lights and I would spend the night on the couch and she would turn them on for me.
Ingredients: 2 lb shredded hash brown potato's, thawed salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup minced onions, optional 2 cups shredded cheese of your choice 1 cup milk	Instructions: Put thawed hash brown potato's in a large bowl.  Add salt, pepper and onions.  Add shredded cheese and milk and stir. Put in 9x13 very well greased baking dish and Bake approx 1 hour in a 350 degree F oven.
Variation: Serves 8

Diva's Green Beans with Garlic and Bacon

Diva’s Memories of Recipes Green Beans w/Garlic n Bacon
Inspiration:  I loved sitting out on the porch snapping fresh green beans with grandma.  We always had huge gardens and raised our own livestock. This is my favorite vegetable.  It brings back warm memories of the farm, the hot sun and conversations with Grandma.  The best advice came from Grandma on the porch.
Ingredients: 3 lbs Green beans, ends snapped off 1 garlic clove, minced 2 TB olive oil 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled salt & pepper to taste	Instructions: Steam Green beans until tender.  Cook garlic in oil in a large pan over medium heat for 1 minute or until golden.  Add beans and salt and pepper. Add bacon and cook for 3 minutes.  Serve
Variation:  Yields 10 servings Green beans are low in carbs, great for diabetics like me