Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles, a dish that perfectly balances the freshness of green beans with the savory crunch of crispy bacon. This quick and easy recipe is an ideal addition to family dinners, holiday gatherings, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at parties. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create visually stunning bundles that burst with flavor. Whether served as a side dish or an elegant starter, these bundles are sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 8–10 slices bacon (cut in half)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional glaze: 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and trim the green beans.
- (Optional) Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes and transfer to an ice bath.
- Bundle together 6-8 green beans and wrap each with a half slice of bacon.
- Arrange bundles on a parchment-lined baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- If using the glaze, mix brown sugar and soy sauce, then drizzle over bundles.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bacon is crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bundles (100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg