Bacon Wrapped Green Beans Recipe
Crisp-tender green beans wrapped in smoky bacon and roasted to perfection. These easy bacon wrapped green bean bundles make a flavorful side dish, appetizer, or holiday favorite.
Servings: 8
Calories: 195kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz. bacon regular-cut
- 16 oz. green beans fresh or frozen green beans (thawed and patted dry if frozen)
- salt/pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Trim green beans. Blanch in salted boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to ice water. Drain and pat dry.
- Season green beans with salt, pepper, and brown sugar (about 1-2 tbsp) if using.
- Cut each bacon slice in half. Gather 8–10 green beans into a bundle and wrap with bacon, placing seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Gather about 8-10 green beans and roll them into the bacon.
- Place the bundle seam side down onto prepared cookie sheet. Repeat until all bacon and green beans are used.
- Sprinkle a bit of brown sugar on top of the wrapped bundles if desired.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and green beans are tender.
- Remove from oven and serve!
Notes
Tips:
- Best with fresh or French green beans for the prettiest presentation.
- Prepare ahead of time by assembling bundles up to 48 hours before baking.
- Try maple or jalapeño bacon for extra flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer or oven for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bundle | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
