Green Bean Bundles from Good Friends Great Tastes

From Good Friends Great Tastes, A Celebration of Life, Food and Friendship, 2007 edition by Debbie Meyer-Gore, this is just one of many tried and tested recipes that are all winners!

Green Bean Bundles    Serves 6, allowing 2 bundles per person

1/2 teaspoon Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning, divided use

2 lbs. fresh green beans, washed & ends snapped off

6 slices bacon, cut in half, partially cooked

Garlic salt

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted

3 tablespoon packed brown sugar

1. In boiling water seasoned with 1/4 teaspoon Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning, cook beans until al dente, about 8 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool.
2. Preheat oven to 350° F. 
3. When beans are cool, wrap approximately 6 to 10 beans with the partially cooked bacon (secure with tooth pick if needed). 
4. Place bundles in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the bundles with garlic salt and the remaining Tony Chachere’s. Pour melted butter over the bundles and sprinkle with brown sugar.
5. Bake the bundles for 15 to 20 minutes or until bacon is done.

To Make Ahead: Complete all steps except the last (pouring the butter and brown sugar over beans). Put in a glass (Pyrex) baking dish and refrigerate overnight until ready to bake. Before putting in oven, pour melted butter over bundles and sprinkle with brown sugar.