Description

Delicious and easy-to-make Green Bean Bundles featuring tender green beans wrapped in crispy bacon and coated with a flavorful butter glaze infused with garlic salt and brown sugar. Perfect as a savory side dish or appetizer for any meal or special occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Green Beans

1 1/4 lbs green beans (preferably thinner or French green beans – haricot vert)

Bacon Wrap

6 slices bacon, cut in half (avoid thick cut bacon)

Butter Glaze

1 teaspoon garlic salt (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Garnish & Others

1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Partially Cook Bacon: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the bacon slices on a sheet pan and bake for 7 minutes to partially cook. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Prepare Green Beans: Trim the ends off the green beans. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Blanch Green Beans: Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are just tender. Immediately drain and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process and preserve their vibrant color.
Dry and Season Beans: Pat the green beans dry with a clean towel. In a small bowl, combine garlic salt, melted butter, brown sugar, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the green beans and toss to evenly coat.
Assemble Bundles: Take 8-10 green beans and wrap them tightly with a piece of bacon. Secure each bundle with a toothpick. Arrange the bundles on a cooking spray-coated sheet pan.
Bake Bundles: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized. Remove from the oven.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the bundles if desired, then serve warm as a tasty side dish or appetizer.

Notes

Use thinner green beans or French green beans (haricot vert) for easier wrapping and better texture.
Partially precooking bacon helps ensure it crisps nicely without overcooking the beans.
Blanching green beans preserves their bright color and crunch.
Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your preference for sweetness.
Use toothpicks to secure bundles during baking to keep them intact.
Optional parsley garnish adds a fresh herbal note and visual appeal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking and Blanching
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 bundle)
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg

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