Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles with Brown Sugar

Bacon wrapped green bean bundles on a serving platter.

5 from 1 vote

Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles with Brown Sugar

Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles with Brown Sugar are easy to prep ahead, perfect for holidays, and family-friendly for all ages. This green bean bundles recipe uses fresh green beans, smoky bacon, and a buttery brown sugar glaze baked in the oven for a crisp, caramelized finish.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 150kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large Pot
Colander
Mixing Bowl
Baking sheet lined with foil
Baking dish or casserole dish

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans trimmed
6 slices thick-cut bacon cut in half (12 pieces)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of cayenne optional

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3 minutes until bright green. Drain, then plunge into ice water for 2–3 minutes to stop cooking. Remove promptly, drain well, and pat completely dry with paper towels.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange bacon halves on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 6–7 minutes, until some fat is rendered but slices are still flexible. Remove from the oven to cool, and reduce temperature to 375°F.
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne.
Take 6–8 beans, wrap with half a slice of par-cooked bacon, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat until all bundles are assembled. Brush glaze generously over bundles.
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes, until bacon is crisp and caramelized. For extra-crisp bacon, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, keeping a close eye so the sugar doesn’t burn.
Let rest 5 minutes so the glaze sets, then serve warm.

Video

Notes

Storage Store leftover green bean bundles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze Freezing is not recommended, as the green beans lose their tender-crisp texture once thawed.

Reheat: To reheat, warm them in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes until the bacon re-crisps, or microwave in short bursts for quicker reheating.

Substitutions

Bacon: Swap with turkey bacon or prosciutto (adjusting time to bake).
Brown Sugar: Replace with maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

Nutrition