Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

Green beans wrapped in bacon recipe looks fabulous on the dining table and the presentation is definitely amazing. You will love how simple they are to make and the perfect side dish to enjoy for holidays or a weeknight meal.

These green beans wrapped in strips of bacon are always a family favorite. I mean everything is better when bacon is involved. If you think so too, check out these other delicious recipes – Bacon Wrapped Pickles, Bacon Wrapped Dates, or Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob.

Why We Love this Recipe

These bacon wrapped green bean bundles is a must for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. They require minimal ingredients which make them a budget friendly side dish.

The combination of the brown sugar on the green beans and bacon makes the best sweet and savory flavor. You may also love this Crock Pot Green Beans Recipe.

Ingredients

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Variations

• Brown Sugar – Feel free to adjust the amount of brown sugar if you don’t like the sweet and savory combination. You can omit the brown sugar entirely if you prefer, but the brown sugar flavor is amazing.
• Green Beans – We used thin French green beans. You can use regular green beans but they will need longer to cook since they are thicker.
• Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning to what your prefer. You can make a brown sugar glaze with melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl. Mix garlic salt and butter for garlic butter variations is also a delicious option for a savory side.

Step by Step Instructions

• Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2 – Start by wrapping about 6 to 8 green beans with a piece of the bacon strips. Secure with a toothpick. Then put the bundle of green beans on the baking sheet.

Step 3 – Once all of the bundles are situated, sprinkle them with the brown sugar and salt.

• Step 4 – Bake these for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and cooked through in a preheated oven. The time may need adjusting so that the green beans are cooked to your preference.

Recipe Tips

• Softer Green Beans – The green beans are slightly crispy in this recipe. If you prefer softer green beans, cook them for about 5 minutes longer.
• Bacon – Thin cut bacon is best in this recipe. The thick cut bacon takes longer to cook and the side facing the green beans is harder to get crispy.
• Line Baking Sheet – Don’t forget to put the foil or parchment paper down on the sheet pan. It really helps with cleanup. I highly recommend it.
• Prepare Green Beans – Before bundling the green beans, make sure to wash and trim off the ends. I usually just take a bundle of green beans with my hands and place on the cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut off both ends of the green beans.
• Cut Bacon – We recommend cutting bacon, as you only need to wrap the green beans once around. Then you secure with a toothpick to ensure the bacon stays wrapped.

Can I Make in Advance?

Yes! Save time and make these in advance. It is so nice having one less thing to do especially if you are serving this for a holiday or special occasion.

Simply make these as normal but don’t add the salt and brown sugar on top. You just want to make the bundles and cover. Put in the refrigerator up to 24 hours in advance.

When you are ready to cook, sprinkle the brown sugar and salt. Bake as normal. This is so easy to make ahead.

I think it is a fun recipe to make. I can’t wait for you to try it.