Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans
Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans are a savory and slightly sweet dish that works well as an appetizer or side. Fresh green beans are bundled, wrapped in bacon, and brushed with a glaze made of butter, brown sugar, and seasonings. After baking until the bacon is crispy, the dish delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a crowd-pleaser for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
- 3/4-pound fresh green beans
- 4 bacon strips
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove to paper towels.
- Drain beans; place about 12 beans on each bacon strip. Wrap bacon around beans and secure with a toothpick. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, garlic salt and soy sauce, brush over bundles. Bake until bacon is crisp, 10-15 minutes.
Notes
How to Store Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans
- In the unlikely event of leftovers, put your bacon-wrapped bundles in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge.
How long do bacon-wrapped green beans last?
- Tightly wrapped leftover bacon-wrapped green beans will last up to five days in the refrigerator.
How do you reheat bacon-wrapped green beans?
- Rejuvenating the crispy bacon is challenging but pop it back in a 350° oven to warm the green bean bundles for a few minutes and finish them under the broiler for a minute or two. Or use an air fryer to reheat the beans for a few minutes. Microwaves tend to make this dish a little too mushy.
Can you make bacon-wrapped green beans ahead of time?
- These bacon-wrapped green bean bundles are a great way to make entertaining easy. To prep your green beans wrapped in bacon, blanch the beans and wrap them with the lightly cooked bacon, securing the bundles with a toothpick. Once made, place your bundles in a baking dish, cover and refrigerate for up to three days. When you’re ready to cook, brush each bunch with the garlic-sugar butter and bake them in a preheated oven.
Do you need to blanch green beans before wrapping them in bacon?
- There are no hard and fast rules, but blanching is best. Blanching the green beans first keeps them tender but still crunchy. It also means less time in the oven and preserves the beans’ green color.
What’s the best kind of bacon to use for bacon-wrapped green beans?
- There are so many types of bacon! Thin-cut bacon is easy to work with and cooks quickly, so the beans don’t become mushy or overcooked. As a bonus, it crisps up faster, creating a crunchy texture. Try applewood smoked bacon or anything with extra smoke on the label to add more depth of flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 355mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16g
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