Makes 6 servings • 9x13-inch casserole dish (glass, if available) • Small skillet
1 bag (12 ounces) frozen whole green beans
3/4 pound thinly sliced bacon, slices cut in half crosswise
1 stick (1/4 pound) butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar (either light or dark is okay)
Salt and black pepper
Duck Commander Cajun Seasoning (mild or zesty)
Garlic powder
1. Heat the oven to 375°F.
2. Put the green beans in bundles of 4 or 5 each and wrap each bundle with a half-slice of bacon. (You probably won’t use all the bacon.) Place the bundles in the casserole dish.
3. In a small skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the sugar until it melts. Tip: This step can also be done in the microwave.
4. Sprinkle salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder on top of the bundles. Pour the butter-sugar mixture over the bundles. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp.
A Note from Lisa
This is one of the most delicious ways to cook a vegetable ever! These can be served with the main course or as an appetizer. One of the ladies at our church told me that if she has a really big crowd she’s found that cutting the bacon into thirds gives her plenty of bacon to go around. Another friend says she skips the bundles and just puts the beans in a dish, seasons them, pours the butter and sugar on top, and adds some bacon pieces. Sounds good to me!