Description
Tender-crisp green beans wrapped in savory bacon and coated in a sweet and tangy glaze. These Bacon Wrapped Green Beans Perfected are an irresistible side dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
• 10-12 strips beef bacon or turkey bacon, halved crosswise
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven and preparing a baking sheet.
Briefly blanch the green beans in boiling water, then cool them in an ice bath and pat them completely dry.
Next, form small bundles of green beans and wrap each with half a strip of bacon, securing with a toothpick and placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, garlic powder, soy sauce, and black pepper.
Generously brush this luscious glaze over each bacon wrapped bundle.
Bake until the bacon is wonderfully crispy and the green beans are tender.
Notes
Don’t skip the blanching and ice bath. It’s essential for achieving the ideal texture for your green beans.
As mentioned, thoroughly drying the green beans after the ice bath is vital for crispy bacon.
Make sure to secure the bacon well with a toothpick. This prevents the bacon from unraveling during baking and keeps your bundles neat.
Be sure to brush the glaze evenly over all sides of the bundles for consistent flavor and a beautiful finish.
Oven temperatures can vary, so keep an eye on your bacon wrapped green beans during the final stages of baking to ensure the bacon is perfectly crispy without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A