Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Line 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.

Step 3

Drain bacon…once cool, cut each slice in half.

Step 4

Reduce oven to 350°F.

Step 5

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 6

Blanch green beans by putting them into the boiling water for 3 minutes.

Step 7

Drain and immediately transfer beans to a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.

Step 8

In a small pot, melt the butter. Mix in salt, minced garlic, and brown sugar until well blended.

Step 9

Assemble bundles, lay 4 to 8 beans in a pile (depending on how thick they are.)

Step 10

Take 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.

Step 11

Drizzle the sugar mixture over each green bean bundle. Season with black pepper, to taste.

Step 12

Cook at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until bacon is crisp and cooked.