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Published: October 24, 2017 Last Modified: July 16, 2019 By Sara 70 Comments

Bacon Green Bean Bundles

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These bacon wrapped green bean bundles are the perfect elegant side dish for any meal!

Your guests will be so impressed when you serve them these beautiful and delicious bacon wrapped green beans. Skip the green bean casserole this year for Thanksgiving and serve green bean bundles instead!

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A row of green bean bundles on a pan.

I’m of the opinion that everything is always better with bacon. These bacon wrapped green bean bundles are no exception, and they’re PERFECT for Thanksgiving! Everyone will think you spent hours on them, when they’re really actually quite simple to make with a few little tips and tricks.

Green bean bundles wrapped in bacon.

How to make green bean bundles

Let’s talk about the green beans first. Not all green beans are created equal. I highly recommend using thin green beans, or the smaller French green beans (also known as haricot vert). I’ve used the French green beans in these photos. Many stores carry french green beans, but they’re typically not in the bulk bins like standard green beans. You’ll find french green beans pre-packaged in bags in the produce section, often near the bagged baby carrots, broccoli etc. French green beans are readily available and inexpensive at Trader Joe’s, but I have seen them at other larger chain supermarkets too. If you can’t find the French beans, just use small thin standard green beans, it’ll be just as delicious!

Bacon wrapped green bean bundles on a sheet pan.

I have two key tips for making sure your green bean bundles come out perfect every time. The first tip is to blanch the green beans, then submerge them in ice water to set their color. This will help prevent them from losing their bright green color in the oven. The next tip is to par cook your bacon. You want the bacon to still be soft and pliable, so don’t overdo it here or it won’t wrap easily around the beans. You’ll want to secure the bacon around the green beans with a toothpick. You can remove the toothpick prior to serving, but just be aware that these green bean bundles tend to be on the more fragile side, simply because you’ve got a small strip of meat holding 8-10 green beans in place. So handle the final product with care!

These green bean bundles will definitely be on my Thanksgiving table this year, such a fun alternative to the traditional green bean casserole!

 More holiday side dishes

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A row of green bean bundles on a pan.
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Green Bean Bundles

These bacon wrapped green bean bundles are the perfect elegant side dish for any meal!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 217kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs green beans look for thinner green beans or use french green beans (haricot vert)
  • 6 slices bacon cut in half, do not use thick cut bacon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the bacon on a sheet pan and bake for 7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the oven.
  •  Trim the ends of the green beans. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Place the green beans in the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain and put the green beans in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Pat the green beans dry. In a small bowl mix together the garlic salt, butter, brown sugar and pepper. Pour the butter mixture over the green beans and toss to coat.
  • Wrap 8-10 green beans with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.  Place the green bean bundles on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1020IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    Comments

    1. SMATHER says

      October 21, 2022 at 5:23 pm

      DO YOU HAVE TO BLANCH THE GREEN BEANS BEFOR ROASTING THEM?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 24, 2022 at 8:57 am

        You do not, the blanching just preserves the bright green color better!

        Reply
    2. Cynthia Russell says

      April 20, 2022 at 8:08 am

      Can you make them ahead of time?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 20, 2022 at 11:03 am

        You can assemble ahead of time but I would bake right before serving!

        Reply
    3. Gina says

      April 16, 2022 at 11:43 pm

      I TOTALLY forgot to blanch the green beans before assembly!!! I love this recipe-how do I salvage my Easter dinner? Should I nuke them a bit before putting them in the oven?
      Thank you-My whole gfamily loves this recipe-I can’t believe I forgot the first step!
      Gina

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 18, 2022 at 1:14 pm

        Yes you can steam them in the microwave!

        Reply
    4. Hailey says

      March 31, 2022 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe!! It is so delicious. I always come back to this recipe every couple of months! Everybody should try this.

      Reply
    5. D says

      November 23, 2021 at 5:19 pm

      This sounds and looks great. Can I prepare day before and finish the final bake on the day of servings?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 24, 2021 at 7:15 am

        Yes that should be fine!

        Reply
    6. Claire says

      July 24, 2021 at 5:40 pm

      Looks fabulous. Going to try it in a preheated air fryer. 375 for 8-10 minutes?

      Reply
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