Straight No Chaser - The Christmas Can-Can (Single Edit)

Vegetables - Green Beans

Finding an entre' is normally fairly simple.  The question of a side dish, however, can be very frustrating.  You start running the last week's menu through  your mind since you don't want the family (or just yourself!) getting bored with what you cook.  And they will.  People notice the veggies.  Don't be fooled.
In the South, many times the family would find themselves with limited funds with which to purchase a wide variety.  Most would have some cured bacon in the larder and that staple, green beans.
By the way .. homemade Italian dressing will be fine.
Thanks to Jennnifer Heitmann for this recipe.
Awesome Green Beans
By Jennifer Heitmann
DescriptionGreen bean bundles wrapped in bacon!
IngredientsFresh green beans, washed and ends trimmed
1 pound bacon
1 bottle Italian dressing
salt
pepper

Directions
Make bundles with green beans and wrap with one piece of bacon. Place bundles into greased baking dish. Pour dressing over top and add salt and pepper to taste. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove foil and cook another 10-15 minutes to crisp bacon.

Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 1 Hr
Total Time: 1 Hr 10 Min
Servings: 10
Awesome Green Beans

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