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Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

Bacon-wrapped green bean bundles are brushed with a buttery brown sugar glaze and baked until the bacon is browned and the beans are tender. Blanching the beans first helps them finish cooking evenly in the oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 36 minutes
resting 5 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 268
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bundles
  • 8 cup water
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 lb green beans fresh, trimmed
  • 8 bacon slices, regular
For the glaze
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed, light
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed 13x18-inch baking sheet
  • 1 12-inch skillet

Method
 

Prepare the bundles
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a rimmed 13x18-inch baking sheet with foil.
  3. Bring 8 cups water and 1 tablespoon kosher salt to a boil in a 6-quart pot.
  4. Add the green beans and boil for 3 minutes.
  5. Drain the green beans, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
  6. Cook the bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat in 2 batches for 4 to 6 minutes per batch, turning once, until partly rendered but still flexible.
  7. Drain the bacon on paper towels.
Make the glaze
  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Bake the bundles
  1. Divide the green beans into 8 bundles.
  2. Wrap one bacon slice around each bundle, placing the overlap underneath.
  3. Arrange the bundles on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Brush the bundles with the glaze.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the bacon is browned and the beans are tender.
  6. Let the bundles rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat the beans thoroughly dry so the glaze adheres well. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a pork-free option, try turkey bacon, noting that its cooking time may vary.