Green Bean Bundles

Keeping with the theme of the first recipe, I've decided to share my recipe for Green Bean Bundles. There are hundreds of recipes out there for this traditional Southern dish, but I think mine's best, of course.  ;)
This dish can be served up as a show-stealing side or you could serve it as an appetizer if you'd like. Enjoy!

Green Bean Bundles (Yield: 18-21 bundles)

What You'll Need: 

• 2 cans whole green beans, drained
• 6-7 slices of bacon, cut into thirds
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Dash of soy sauce
• Dash of Dale's Seasoning
• toothpicks

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 375.

Take 8-10 green beans, wrap with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Continue until all bacon and/or green beans are gone, whichever runs out first. That's how you could end up with anywhere between 18 and 21 bundles.

Arrange bundles in 13x9 or 11x8 baking dish.

 In a medium bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, garlic powder, soy sauce and Dale's.
Edit: It has been brought to my attention that not everyone is familiar with Dale's! Dale's Seasoning is a soy sauce based marinade that should be in the aisle with the other marinades and bbq sauces. It is distributed out of Alabama, however, I've had no trouble finding it here in Alaska or when I lived in Phoenix. If you are unable to find any, you can just add an extra dash of soy sauce. 

Pour marinade over green bean bundles.

Bake for 30-40 minutes.