Crispy bacon wrapped green bean bundles are the side dish that steals the spotlight — tender green beans bundled in smoky bacon and roasted until the wrapping crackles. They look like holiday food but come together in about 35 minutes. Even the picky eaters at the table reach for these first.
Some of my fondest food memories are tied to my grandma’s kitchen, where a pot of garden-fresh green beans would simmer with ham all day long. While I’ll always cherish that slow-cooked classic, sometimes you need a side dish that’s both elegant and quick. These Crispy Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles deliver all the savory, nostalgic flavor in a fraction of the time, making them a perfect, show-stopping addition to any meal!
Ingredients
• 12 ounces / 340g (12 oz) fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons / 30ml (1 fl oz) avocado oil
• 8 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare your station: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Season the beans: In a medium bowl, toss the trimmed green beans with avocado oil until they are lightly and evenly coated.
3. Assemble the bundles: Working with one half-slice of bacon at a time, tightly wrap a small bundle of 4-5 green beans. Place the bundle seam-side down on your prepared baking sheet to prevent it from unraveling. Repeat with the remaining beans and bacon.
4. Season and bake: Arrange the bundles in a single layer, leaving a little space between each. Sprinkle them evenly with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the bacon is perfectly crisp and the green beans are tender-crisp.
Nutritional Information
• (per serving)
• Calories: 220 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 6g
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 18g
• Sodium: 650mg
Pro Tips
• For vibrant green beans, blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately plunge them into an ice bath before wrapping. This helps them stay bright green and cook evenly.
• For a sweet and savory glaze, mix 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) of soy sauce. Brush this mixture over the bundles during the last 5-10 minutes of baking.
• Assemble the bundles up to a day in advance. Cover and refrigerate them on the baking sheet, then just season and pop them in the oven when you’re ready to bake.
FAQ
Q: Can I make bacon wrapped green bean bundles ahead of time
A: Yes, you can assemble the bundles up to one day in advance. Arrange them on a covered baking sheet and refrigerate. When you’re ready, simply season and bake as directed.
Q: How do I get the bacon extra crispy
A: For perfectly crisp bacon, ensure the bundles are in a single layer with space between them on the baking sheet. Using regular-cut bacon, not thick-cut, also helps it cook through and crisp up in the given time.
Q: How do I keep my green beans from getting mushy
A: To ensure tender-crisp green beans, avoid overcooking. The recipe calls for 25 minutes at 400°F (200°C), which should be perfect. You can also blanch the beans for 2-3 minutes and shock them in an ice bath before wrapping to help them cook evenly and stay vibrant.
Q: Can I add a glaze to these green bean bundles
A: Absolutely! For a sweet and savory twist, mix 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of brown sugar with 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) of soy sauce. Brush this glaze over the bundles during the last 5-10 minutes of baking.
Pro Tips
- Wrap each bundle of 4–5 trimmed green beans tightly in a half-slice of bacon and set it seam-side down on the pan so it doesn't unravel while roasting.
- Toss the trimmed beans with the avocado oil first so they roast evenly and the salt and pepper have something to cling to.
- For vibrant green beans, blanch them in boiling water for 2–3 minutes and plunge them into an ice bath before wrapping — they stay bright green and cook evenly.
- For a keto-friendly sweet-and-savory glaze, brush on a mix of 2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute and 1 tablespoon soy sauce during the last 5–10 minutes of baking.
- Assemble the bundles up to a day ahead: cover and refrigerate them on the baking sheet, then season and bake straight from the fridge when guests arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are bacon wrapped green bean bundles keto?
Yes — each serving has 6 g of carbs with 8 g protein and 18 g fat. If you add the glaze, use a brown sugar substitute to keep the carbs low.
Can I assemble the bundles ahead of time?
Up to a full day ahead. Cover the assembled bundles on their baking sheet and refrigerate, then season and pop them into the 400°F / 200°C oven when you're ready.
How do I keep the green beans bright green?
Blanch them in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then immediately plunge them into an ice bath before wrapping. This sets the color and helps them cook evenly.
How do I know when the bundles are done?
After about 25 minutes at 400°F / 200°C, the bacon should be perfectly crisp and the green beans tender-crisp, with the bundles arranged in a single layer.
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Crispy Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
Ingredients
Method
- Prepare your station: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Season the beans: In a medium bowl, toss the trimmed green beans with avocado oil until they are lightly and evenly coated.
- Assemble the bundles: Working with one half-slice of bacon at a time, tightly wrap a small bundle of 4-5 green beans.
- Place the bundle seam-side down on your prepared baking sheet to prevent it from unraveling.
- Repeat with the remaining beans and bacon.
- Season and bake: Arrange the bundles in a single layer, leaving a little space between each.
- Sprinkle them evenly with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the bacon is perfectly crisp and the green beans are tender-crisp.
