Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

Bacon-wrapped green bean bundles are a delectable side dish that marries the smoky richness of bacon with the crisp freshness of green beans. They are the perfect appetizer for holidays or special occasions or an easy side for weeknight dinners.

Green beans are bundled together and securely wrapped with strips of bacon. These bundles are then baked until the bacon becomes irresistibly crispy and the green beans turn a bright green color. The result is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making this dish both delicious and visually appealing.

It’s a favorite for special occasions, dinner parties, and holiday feasts, adding an elegant touch to any meal while satisfying the palate with its savory-sweet profile but it also a simple side dish easy enough for family dinners.

Step by step

1. Heat your oven to 350°F. Give a casserole dish or cookie sheet a light coating of nonstick spray or line with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
2. Trim the ends of the green beans.
3. Take half a slice of bacon and lay it out. Put a small bunch of green beans (about 6 or 7) on the strip and then roll it up into a little bundle. Put the bundles of green beans into the casserole dish with the seam side facing down. Do this with all the bacon and green beans, and then sprinkle them with lightly brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until everything is nicely browned and heated through, around 35-40 minutes.

Tips for best results

• The thickness of your bacon and green beans can really affect the baking time for this recipe. Choose thinner green beans and thin-cut bacon for the fastest cooking. If you use thick-cut bacon extend the cooking time and cook on a wire rack for best results and crispy bacon.
• You can experiment with the seasoning of the green bean bundles. For a more savory flavor omit the brown sugar and try seasoning with Montreal steak seasoning, garlic powder, garlic salt, or brushing with olive oil or melted butter before baking.
• This recipe will result in more crisp green beans. If you prefer tender green beans blanch the beans prior to wrapping the bacon.
• It is best to use fresh green beans in this recipe but you can use frozen or canned green beans if necessary. Thoroughly thaw the frozen beans and be sure to dry green beans completely before wrapping them in the bacon.

Serving suggestions

These bacon-wrapped green beans make an elegant appetizer for holiday dinners or the perfect side dish for any occasion, even weeknight dinners. They are a great addition to any main dish but we especially enjoy them with steakhouse style steak, baked pork chops, or baked chicken tenderloins.

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