Holiday Green Beans

Instructions

1. Pour about half the liquid off the beans and put in large pot.
2. Boil the beans down until they are almost dry.
3. Fry the 8 slices bacon crispily and drain.
4. Add all or most of 8 slices bacon drippings to beans.
5. Add crumbled 8 slices bacon.
6. Add drained water chestnuts.
7. In a sauce pan, melt 3 T margarine.
8. Add 3 T flour and stir until smooth.
9. Add 1 cup milk.
10. When this begins to thicken, add 1-inch cubes of the Velveeta cheese.
11. Stir until it is smooth.
12. Add to beans.
13. Serve immediately. They may be reheated.