Fresh Green Bean Bundles

By JJCR

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1/2 lb. bacon, cut in half crosswise
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil.
2. In a large saucepan, combine beans and water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Drain; plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking processs, and drain again.
3. Wrap about 5 beans in 1 slice bacon. Place seam side down on prepared baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining beans and bacon.
4. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, chili powder, and butter. Spoon mixture over green bean bundles. Bake 30-40 minutes, or until bacon is crisp. Serve immediately.

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