Recipes For 2007

Bacon Bean Stalks

1 Pound fresh wax or green beans
6 bacon strips
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Place beans in saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet or microwave, cook bacon until partially cooked, about 3 minutes; drain on paper towels. Drain beans; place about 12 beans on each bacon strip. Position on end of beans so they are nearly even; cut about ¼ inch from that end so stalks will stand when served. Wrap bacon strip around beans, secure with a toothpick. Lay stalks flat on ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with onion powder. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until bacon is crisp. 6 servings.