Arkansas Green Beans

5 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained

7 slices bacon

⅔ cup brown sugar

¼ cup butter, melted

7 teaspoons soy sauce

1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the drained green beans in a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Cook bacon in a microwave on microwave-safe plate for 2 minutes until slightly cooked. Lay the bacon on top of the green beans.

Combine the brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour the butter mixture over the green beans and bacon. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.