Green Bean Bacon Bundles
These green bean bundles wrapped in crispy bacon offer a flavorful blend of smoky, sweet, and savory tastes, perfect as an easy appetizer or side dish for any gathering.
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 baking dish
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- toothpicks for securing bundles
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 8 slices of bacon cut in half
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves.
- Bundle 5-6 trimmed green beans and wrap each bundle with a half slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped bundles evenly in a baking dish.
- Pour the marinade evenly over the bundles, coating each well.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway for even crispiness, until bacon is crispy and green beans are tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm as an appetizer or side.
Notes
- Use smoked bacon for extra smoky flavor.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds before serving for texture.
- Try cayenne or Italian herbs for seasoning variations.
- Prepare bundles a day ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Serve with ranch or BBQ dipping sauce for added flavor.