Description

These Green Bean Bundles Wrapped in Bacon are a savory and sweet side dish perfect for any meal. Fresh green beans are blanched until tender-crisp, then bundled and wrapped in partially cooked thick bacon slices. The bundles are seasoned with a butter, garlic, and brown sugar mixture, then roasted to perfection in the oven for a delicious combination of smoky, sweet, and buttery flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

1 lb fresh green beans

Meat

4 slices thick bacon

Seasonings & Others

3 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp light brown sugar

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the green bean bundles later.
Blanch Green Beans: Trim the ends off the green beans. Boil a large pan of water and cook the green beans for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking, then drain and dry thoroughly on paper towels.
Partially Cook Bacon: In a large frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon slices for 5-6 minutes until they start to brown but are still flexible. Remove and drain on paper towels, then cut each slice in half.
Prepare Butter Mixture: Melt the butter in a small pan over medium-low heat. Stir in the kosher salt, garlic powder, and ground black pepper until well combined.
Assemble Bundles: Take about six green beans and wrap them securely with a piece of the partially cooked bacon. Place each bundle seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with all beans and bacon slices.
Season Bundles: Sprinkle each green bean bundle with light brown sugar, then drizzle the prepared butter mixture over them evenly.
Roast Bundles: Roast the bundles in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is fully cooked through and browned. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

Blanching the green beans helps retain their bright color and crisp texture.
Partially cooking the bacon before wrapping ensures it crisps fully during roasting without overcooking the green beans.
Using thick-cut bacon adds a hearty flavor and texture to the bundles.
The brown sugar adds a subtle sweetness that complements the savory bacon.
Serve these bundles as a tasty side dish for holiday meals or casual dinners.