Bacon Wrapped Green Been Bundles

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1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. 2Line a baking sheet with foil. Lay bacon strips on pan. Bake for 10 minutes or until bacon is just starting to brown while remaining pliable.
3. 3Drain bacon…once cool, cut each slice in half.
4. 4Reduce oven to 350°F
5. 5Bring a large pot of water to a boil
6. 6Blanch green beans by putting them into the boiling water for 3 minutes
7. 7Drain and immediately transfer beans to a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking
8. 8In a small pot, melt the butter. Mix in salt, minced garlic, and brown sugar until well blended.
9. 9Assemble bundles, lay 4 to 8 beans in a pile (depending on how thick they are.)
10. 10Take a half piece of bacon and wrap it around the bundle, tucking the ends underneath. Lay the bundle on a baking sheet with the bacon seam-side down.
11. 11Drizzle the sugar mixture over each green bean bundle. Season with black pepper, to taste.
12. 12Cook at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until bacon is crisp and cooked.