Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Do you have a green bean hater in your house? Try this simple, no-fail bacon and green bean recipe. You'll convert everyone who tries them!
Servings: 12 bundles
Calories: 79kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 6 slices of bacon Not thick cut
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Par cook the bacon. If using the stove, preheat a skillet to medium-high heat. Cook the bacon in it for just a few minutes. Right until the edges start to get brown. Remove bacon from the heat and dab to remove grease. It will likely be done in 5-10 minutes. Don't over cook! Set aside. Once cooled, cut each piece in half.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Boil green beans for about 2 minutes, until still crisp and only partially cooked through. Drain in a colander and run cold water over them to stop the cooking process. You could also put them in a bowl of ice water.
- Wrap 5-6 green beans with 1/2 piece of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- Melt the butter and stir in garlic powder. Brush the butter mixture over the green bean bundles. Be generous!
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the tops of the bundles.
- Cook 15-20 minutes until the bacon is done to your preference.
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Notes
- If the half piece of bacon isn't enough to wrap around the bundle, remove a bean from it or use a toothpick to secure the bacon.
- I tested cooking the bacon in the oven for about 10 minutes. However, I found it easier to cook the bacon on the stovetop. That way you can keep a closer eye on it and cook it perfectly.
- This recipe can be prepped in advance. Just assemble the bundles but don't bake them until you are ready to eat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bundle | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g