Bacon-Topped Green Beans

 

2

slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1

bag (22 oz) Green Giant Select® frozen whole green beans

2

tablespoons water

1/2

teaspoon garlic-pepper blend

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1

tablespoon butter or margarine

• 1 In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towel.
• 2 Add beans and water to skillet. Cover; cook over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender and water has evaporated.
• 3 Stir in garlic-pepper blend, salt, thyme and butter until beans are coated. Sprinkle with bacon.