Asparagus Bundles or Green Bean Bundles

Submitted by SmHerndon

"The flavor is indescribable. It exceeded all our expectations! I am posting this side dish because I want to encourage everyone to try this wonderful recipe. It is semi-sweet and very rich. Let me know what you think! Don't remember where I found it, but it's a staple at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and throughout the year. *The recipe calls for green beans, but I have only made it with Asparagus."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans asparagus spears or 20 ounces long green beans
• 1⁄2 lb bacon
• 2 cloves garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine

directions

1. Gently wrap approximately 5 beans or asparagus stalks with 1/2 slice bacon and secure with toothpick. Continue until all beans/stalks are wrapped.
2. Place in casserole dish.
3. Simmer garlic, brown sugar and butter for 5 minutes and pour over beans/stalks.
4. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or 350°F for 35 minutes (or until tender& hot).

Reviews

[didyb]

I used fresh asparagus and cooked a little longer-- which made the bacon crispy as well. I'll cut back to 1/4 cup butter next time. Tastes great! The asparagus tips were crunchy and carmalized.

 

[Winnipeg Mel]

This was a tasty new way to make asparagus. Even my kids enjoyed it. I liked the flavor of the sauce, however I did need to broil it for a few minutes to finish cooking the bacon. I used fresh asparagus and cooked it a few minutes longer than suggested and they were perfectly cooked,not too soft or too crunchy. Thank=you for a tasty treat.

 

[staceyelee]

Also good w/ 1/4 c soy sauce instead of butter-and 1-1/2 c brown sugar we had it last night like that and it was FANTASTIC!! I will try this way also !!

 

[Chef Doozer]

A friend of mine brought this to a girls' getaway weekend. She made it with the canned asparagus. It was SO good! I don't even like asparagus and I couldn't get enough of it.

 

[Mannymom]

I made this for on a retreat with my friends and it was a HUGE hit with the asparagus lovers. If you like asparagus, you should definately try this recipe. It's very easy to make.