Transform your green bean side dish into an irresistible appetizer with these savory Green Bean Roll Ups! This recipe combines tender, blanched green beans bundled in crispy, golden-baked bacon and brushed with a rich, sweet-savory glaze made from brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, and a touch of garlic. The balance of smoky bacon, crunchy green beans, and addictive caramelized flavor will have your guests reaching for seconds. Easy to prepare and ready in just 35 minutes, these bite-sized delights are perfect for holiday dinners, potlucks, or as an elegant finger food for any gathering. Serve these Green Bean Roll Ups warm and watch them disappear in no time!
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the green beans and trim the ends. Blanch the green beans by boiling them in salted water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Lay out the bacon strips on a cutting board. If the bacon strips are long, cut them in half to make it easier to wrap.
Take 6-8 green beans and bundle them together. Lay a strip of bacon flat, then wrap it tightly around the green bean bundle, starting at one end and working your way to the other. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if necessary.
Place the wrapped bundles seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Heat over low-medium heat, stirring, until the mixture is melted and combined into a glaze.
Using a pastry brush, generously brush the glaze over each green bean roll up.
Bake the roll ups in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is cooked through and crisp.
Remove from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer.
Calories |
857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 64.5 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 3022 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1102 mg | 23% | |
*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.