5 cans whole green beans (drained)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or less, to taste)
salt and pepper, to taste
5 teaspoons lite soy sauce
1/3 cup butter, melted
5-7 pieces bacon

Drain the green beans and set aside. Combine all the other ingredients (except for the bacon). Add the green beans to this mixture and marinate overnight.

When ready to bake the next day, put everything into a large casserole dish, and add strips of bacon.

Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes (uncovered).

Submitted by: Deb Johnston