Description
Sizzling bacon green bean bundles bring Southern comfort directly to dinner tables with irresistible charm. Crispy bacon wraps tender green beans, creating a delectable side dish that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 8 slices bacon (thin-cut)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a boiling water bath with salt, creating a rapid bubbling environment. Submerge crisp green beans for a brief 3-4 minute immersion, then quickly plunge into an ice water bath to halt cooking and preserve vibrant color. Carefully pat the beans dry using paper towels, ensuring minimal moisture remains.
- Assemble compact green bean clusters by bundling 6-8 beans together. Carefully wrap each cluster with a savory bacon slice, securing the package with a toothpick if necessary. Arrange the bundles strategically on a parchment-lined baking sheet or elevated wire rack.
- Craft a luxurious glaze by whisking olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, freshly cracked pepper, and salt into a harmonious blend. Ensure all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated, creating a glossy, rich coating.
- Generously brush each green bean bundle with the prepared glaze, ensuring complete coverage. Slide the baking sheet into a preheated 400F (200C) oven, allowing the bundles to transform for 20-25 minutes. Monitor the bacon’s progression to a perfectly crisp texture while maintaining tender green bean integrity.
- Extract the bundles from the oven, permitting a brief cooling period. Delicately transfer to a serving platter, presenting a visually appealing and appetizing dish ready to be devoured while still warm.
Notes
- Customize bundle size by adjusting green bean quantities for smaller or larger appetites, ensuring each bite delivers perfect bacon-to-vegetable ratio.
- Experiment with bacon thickness, selecting thin-cut for crispier results or thick-cut for more substantial texture and richer flavor profile.
- Create make-ahead potential by preparing bundles in advance and refrigerating, then baking just before serving to maximize convenience and minimize day-of preparation stress.
- Accommodate dietary restrictions by substituting bacon with turkey bacon or plant-based alternatives for lower-fat or vegetarian versions without compromising overall delicious taste experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 478 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg