BACON BEAN BUNDLES

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At Connie Burke's home in Gaithersburg, Maryland, this colorful side takes the place of green bean casserole for special dinners. "It's quick to fix, goes with a variety of meats and tastes great," Connie says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 whole fresh green beans, trimmed
1 bacon strip, cut in half
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Place beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain. , Drain beans; place eight beans on each piece of bacon. Wrap bacon around beans and secure with a toothpick. Place in an ungreased shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper; dot with butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

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