1 lb. fresh green beans, washed, dried and tipped. Leave the beans whole.

1 lb. regular cut bacon (Do not use thick-cut bacon.)

DRESSING:

2 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter

1 tsp brown sugar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

¼ tsp black pepper

½ tsp onion powder

Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Mix the dressing in a small bowl and let it set while preparing the bundles. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay 8 to 10 green beans onto the end of a strip of bacon. Roll the bacon tightly around the green beans about one and a half times and trim the excess bacon away. Lay the bundles seam-side down on the baking sheet, leaving plenty of space between each one. Drizzle the dressing over the beans, place the pan in the oven, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the bacon is browned crisp and the beans are tender. Makes four to six servings.

Recipe courtesy of Yvonne Bertke, St. Meinrad