Bacon and Bean Bundles

16 whole fresh green beans trimmed
1 bacon strip, cut in half
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 tsp butter

Place beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook 5-8 mins or until crisp tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over med heat until partially cooked but not crisp, about 3 mins. Remove to paper towels to drain.

Drain beans; place 8 beans on each piece of bacon. Wrap bacon around beans and secure with toothpick. Place in ungreased shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper, dot with butter. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 10-15 mins or until bacon is crisp.