Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
Make bacon wrapped green beans with canned beans, smoky bacon, and a buttery brown sugar glaze. Easy green bean bundles for holidays or parties.
Ingredients
- 3 cans whole green beans (drained)
- 16 ounces regular-cut bacon
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- 1 stick butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Drain the green beans. Pour the canned green beans into a colander and pat them dry with paper towels. Let them sit while you prepare the bacon so extra liquid does not thin the glaze.
- Cut the bacon. Cut each bacon slice into thirds with a sharp knife or kitchen shears. Gently stretch each piece so it wraps more easily and cooks evenly.
- Assemble the bundles. Place 5 to 6 green beans at one end of each bacon strip, then roll tightly. Arrange the bundles seam-side down in a single layer in a rimmed baking dish.
- Make the glaze. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Stir in the brown sugar and garlic powder until evenly combined. The mixture may look slightly grainy but should still be pourable.
- Coat the bundles. Spoon or pour the glaze evenly over the bacon wrapped green beans.
- Bake. Bake at 425°F for about 40 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked and the edges are browned and caramelized.
- Drain and crisp. During the final 10 minutes, carefully spoon out most of the rendered bacon fat, then return the dish to the oven. If using a broiler-safe metal pan, broil for 1 to 2 minutes if the bacon needs more color. Watch closely so the glaze does not burn.
- Rest and serve. Let the bundles rest for about 5 minutes so the glaze can thicken slightly, then serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Drain and pat the green beans very dry so the glaze does not get watery.
- Use regular-cut bacon for easier wrapping and better crisping.
- Arrange the bundles seam-side down in one layer, then remove most of the rendered fat during the final 10 minutes.
- Do not broil glass bakeware. Only broil in a broiler-safe metal pan.
- Assemble up to 24 hours ahead, but add the glaze just before baking.
- Let the bundles rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- This recipe makes about 40 to 50 bundles. One serving is approximately 5 to 6 bundles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 9gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 477mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1052IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
