Little Bundle . . .of Green Beans!

My family loves green beans and the basic kind are our veggie staple. However, recently I made Green Bean Bundles and they were nice for something different! While there is a little prep time involved, it's not difficult and does seem to communicate, "Look! I did something a little special!" Now, will your family rise up and call you blessed? Probably not -- but oh well, dinner will look great and taste even better!

Green Bean Bundles

1 package bacon
3 cans "whole" green beans

8 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place bacon on a large cookie sheet, lined with foil. Bake until partially cooked. Drain, cut each piece in half, and set aside.

Open the green beans and drain well. Take a bundle of green beans (6-8; using "good" pieces) and wrap them with a 1/2 piece of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if necessary. Place the bundles in a shallow baking dish.

In a small bowl add the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, butter, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the sauce over the bundles and bake in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 20-30 minutes or until the bacon is done.

Makes about 14-16 bundles.

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