Green Bean Bacon Wraps
Elevate your next gathering with irresistibly savory Green Bean Bacon Wraps—a show-stopping appetizer or side dish that’s as easy to make as it is to devour. Crisp, vibrant green beans are bundled in smoky bacon and brushed with a luscious brown sugar butter glaze richly infused with garlic and a hint of seasoning. Baking these bundles to golden perfection caramelizes the glaze and crisps the bacon, creating a mouthwatering combination of flavors and textures. With just 20 minutes of prep and a short stint in the oven, this recipe is perfect for holiday celebrations, dinner parties, or anytime you want to impress your crowd with minimal effort. Serve these sweet and savory bites warm and watch them disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh green beans
- 12 slices Bacon
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Rinse and trim the ends off the green beans. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes until they are just tender but still bright green. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, pat the green beans dry with a kitchen towel.
Take one slice of bacon and lay it flat on a cutting board. Gather about 6-8 green beans into a bundle, and wrap the bacon slice tightly around the center of the bundle. Secure with a toothpick if necessary, and place the wrap seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining green beans and bacon.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Using a pastry brush, generously glaze each green bean bacon wrap with the brown sugar butter mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and fully cooked. If needed, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
Remove the wraps from the oven and allow them to cool for a minute before serving. Enjoy these as a delightful appetizer or side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.6 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 219 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2260 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.3 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1565 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
