Bacon Wrapped Green Been Bundles

Bacon Wrapped Green Been Bundles - - thick applewood smoked bacon, fresh green beans (washed and trimmed), butter, salt, minced garlic (fresh or from the jar), brown sugar packed, pepper, Preheat oven to 400°F.; Li…

Ingredients

slices
thick applewood smoked bacon
d:6
lb
fresh green beans
washed and trimmed
d:1
tablespoons
butter
d:4
teaspoon
salt
minced garlic
fresh or from the jar
brown sugar packed
d:3
pepper

Steps

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Line a baking sheet with foil. Lay bacon strips on pan. Bake for 10 minutes or until bacon is just starting to brown while remaining pliable.
Drain bacon…once cool, cut each slice in half.
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