Green Bean Bundles Paula Deen
Elevate your side dish game with Paula Deen’s Green Bean Bundles—a show-stopping combination of crisp-tender green beans wrapped in smoky bacon and glazed to perfection with a buttery brown sugar and soy sauce mixture. These delightful bundles are blanched to maintain their vibrant color and then baked until the bacon is irresistibly crispy, making them the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Infused with notes of garlic and a touch of black pepper, this easy yet elegant recipe is ideal for holiday dinners, family gatherings, or anytime you want a crowd-pleasing accompaniment. With just 20 minutes of prep, these green bean bundles are a delicious way to add a touch of Southern comfort to your next meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 10 slices bacon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Rinse the green beans thoroughly and trim off the ends.
Blanch the green beans in boiling water for about 3-4 minutes, then transfer them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
Cut each slice of bacon in half. Take a small bundle of 6-8 green beans and wrap a half-slice of bacon around the middle to hold the bundle together. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
Place the green bean bundles seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and the glaze is smooth.
Brush the glaze generously over each green bean bundle.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and cooked through.
Remove the bundles from the oven and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Remove any toothpicks used for securing the bacon before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish to complement your favorite entrees.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.2 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.2 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 342 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 4333 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.5 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 156.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 340 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1728 mg | 37% | |
*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.
