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5* Bacon Bean Bundles (2)

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5* Bacon Bean Bundles (2)

Tasteofhome.com
Cooking for 2 Winter 2008
Reviews rate this recipe 5 Stars!
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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
MAKES: 2 servings

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.

Ingredients:
• 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

Directions:
1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until bacon is crisp.


1 bundle equals 68 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 387 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. ++++ Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.