Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles Recipe

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Place an oven-safe rack over a baking sheet.

Arrange the halved bacon slices in a single layer on the rack. Bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, until cooked through but not crispy.

Meanwhile, place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3-5 minutes, until crisp-tender but not quite done.

Drain the beans into a colander over the sink and run ice cold water over them, to stop them from cooking further. Pat dry very well. Place the green beans into a large bowl.

Pour the bacon drippings from the pan over the bowl of green beans. Sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper. Toss to coat. The bacon drippings already add salt, but if desired, you can add more salt to taste.

Lightly wipe down the baking sheet with a paper towel. Take 6-7 green beans and wrap in a bacon slice, secure with a toothpick, and place onto the baking sheet. Arrange all the bundles on the baking sheet, without touching each other.

Sprinkle Besti Brown over the green bean bundles, about 3/4 teaspoon per bundle.

Bake green bean bundles in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until bacon is crispy and green beans are tender.

If you want the bacon even more crispy, place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes at the end.