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Why You’ll Love My Recipe
Bacon makes everything better – especially simple green beans! Wrapped in crispy, smoky bacon, these bundles are a flavorful side dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday spreads, or parties. Even picky eaters won’t be able to resist this delicious way to enjoy their veggies!
If you’re craving more bacon-wrapped veggies, be sure to try this Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, or give my Bacon Wrapped Roasted Cabbage Wedges a try instead!
Reader Review
I made the beans wrapped in bacon for the book club ladies this week. I do not usually try new recipes on this group as they are all very fine cooks. Everyone loved the dish and asked for the recipe. I will definitely make this again … a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
Karlynn’s Recipe Notes
- Skill Level: These green beans are so easy to make – perfect for beginners or last-minute entertaining!
- Total Time: Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a quick crowd-pleaser.
- Variations: Take the flavor up a notch by sprinkling your favorite seasonings, like black pepper, onion powder, or a little bit of cayenne, over the bundles before baking. You can also swap the green beans for asparagus if that’s what you have on hand! Serve these bundles alongside my Amazing Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings or Caprese Skewers With Balsamic Drizzle for the perfect appetizer spread, or pair them with my Kentucky Bourbon Grilled Pork Chops for an extra satisfying meal!
- Tools For This Recipe: You will need a microwave-safe container, a microwave-safe cup, and a large baking sheet.
What You’ll Need for Ingredients
Bacon: Wrapping the green bean bundles in bacon keeps everything together and adds an irresistible smoky, savory taste. Karlynn’s Tip: For non-pork eaters, turkey bacon is a good substitute, but you’ll likely want to add the sauce! It helps make up for the missing fat and flavor.
Green Beans: Fresh green beans are the star of this recipe, adding a crisp, fresh bite that perfectly balances the richness of the bacon!
Butter: Combined with garlic powder for a little extra zing, melted butter is perfect for drizzling over the bundles before baking. Karlynn’s Tip: Feel free to mix in additional seasonings like onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, or cracked black pepper for extra flavor!
Brown Sugar: Brown sugar pairs beautifully with butter to create a simple sweet-and-savory glaze you can pour over the bundles or serve as a dipping sauce. Prefer things less sweet? You can easily leave it out and still end up with a delicious dish!
How To Make Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
This is a quick overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients & complete step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Wash and trim the green beans, then microwave them for 4 minutes in a microwave-safe container.
- Take 8 green beans and wrap one slice of bacon around them.
- Lay each bundle on the baking sheet with the bacon tucked underneath.
- Bake at 400ºF for 20 minutes or until the bacon is cooked to your liking.
- For the sauce, melt the butter and mix in the sugar and garlic powder. Drizzle it over your bundles before baking.
Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
- Choose the Right Bacon: Many recipes call for bacon, but don’t specify which type to use. A quick look at the grocery store shows just how many options there are! Skip Canadian bacon and look for a traditional style with visible streaks of fat running throughout. This helps the bacon cook properly while keeping the bundles tender. Smoked bacon adds the best depth of flavor, but if you prefer a milder taste, unsmoked bacon works just fine!
- Sauce or No Sauce? Totally Your Call: The optional sauce in this recipe serves two purposes: it adds sweetness and balances the salty bacon, and it helps mellow the vegetable flavor for picky eaters! If you’re serving these at a party, try offering the sauce on the side so guests can dip as they like. That said, plenty of people prefer these bundles without sauce, and they’re just as delicious! Skipping it makes this recipe a great low-carb side dish for everyday meals. If you’re entertaining and want something a little extra special, though, the sauce really makes them shine!
Storage Instructions
These bundles are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers store surprisingly well for easy snacking or quick sides later on!
Refrigerator: Store any cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until warmed through to help the bacon crisp back up.
Freezer: You can freeze these bundles if needed, though the green beans’ texture may soften after thawing. Place completely cooled bundles in a freezer-safe container or wrap individually, then freeze for 2-3 months, following USDA food safety guidelines. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven until hot and sizzling before serving!
More Delicious Appetizer Recipes
If you loved these green beans, here are a few more crowd-favorite Appetizers to try next:
- Beer Cheese Dip is creamy, cheesy, and made for sharing – the ultimate dip for pretzels, bread, or fresh vegetables!
- These Bacon Wrapped Roasted Cabbage Wedges are perfect for anyone who loves simple ingredients turned into something irresistible.
- My Sausage Balls Recipe is a classic party staple, combining savory sausage, cheese, and Bisquick into bite-sized snacks that disappear fast!
There you have it, folks! These bacon-wrapped bundles are proof that simple ingredients can create seriously impressive flavor. Whether you’re serving them for a holiday gathering, game day, or an easy weeknight side, they’re guaranteed to impress.
Give this recipe a try and don’t forget to leave a comment below to let me know how it turned out! You know that I always love hearing about your kitchen adventures.
Happy Cooking!
Karlynn
Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
Ingredients
- 48 green beans, or 8 per bundle, however many you want
- 6 slices bacon, one per bundle
- ¼ cup butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Wash the green beans and remove the ends, placing them into a microwave safe container with a little water in the bottom. Microwave them for about 4 minutes to soften them up a little.
- Melt your butter, and mix in the brown sugar and garlic. I know that the garlic seems a little weird, but trust the Ukrainian girl on this one; the garlic just gives it that extra zing.
- Take 8 green beans and wrap one bacon slice around it. Lay the bundles with the ends of the bacon tucked underneath, and make sure the ends are touching another part of the slice, the bacon will sear together and these won’t fall apart, miracle of miracles!
- To make the sauce, combine them in a microwave safe cup and heat until the ingredients are all combined and the sugar has dissolved somewhat.
- You can either make the bundles plain, ( as shown) then put the sauce out for your guests, OR take the sauce, and drizzle it over the bundles, covering them as much as possible.
- Pop them into a 400 degree oven and cook for about 20 minutes, until the bacon is cooked. Remove, cool them slightly and then be amazed!
Notes
- Serve without the sauce for a low carb option!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Chuck Hillier says
How does one eat the bundles? By Hand or with Silverware?
Mike Hokkanen says
Can you do a recipe or two for bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeños? Thanks.
Jenni says
Yes, I used this recipe for jalapeño poppers and it was very yummy with the cream cheese filling! Might par boil jalapeños first if want them more tender. 🙂
Sandra says
Hmm, I didn’t understand the instruction to “have the ends touch the bacon”. I,wrapped them with thick bacon and cooked for 20 minutes but the underside wasn’t cooked. So Imflipped ( they came lose) and cooked another 5 minutes. Maybe the TJ’s bacon is too thick? 😟
Nicole says
I made these last night for a group of 6 adults & my 3 boys – 9,5 & 3, to accompany my Whiskey Grilled Baby Back Ribs, (they are the best grilled ribs ever!!!), anyway….back to your green bundles…big hit! My local grocery store did not have any fresh green beans, so i used asparagus, they were really, really good! When my 9 yr old seen them even he couldn’t resist, “mmm I love bacon & anything that is wrapped in bacon”, was his comment. I also loved that I could prepare these earlier during the day just pop them in the oven before serving. I also prepared your Twice Baked Double Stuffed Potatoes – also DELISH!! I used Herb & Garlic cream cheese – YUM YUM! Accidentally stumbled across your website & so glad I did!
Cheers!
Karlynn says
Hey Nicole, so glad you liked them and what a great substitution asparagus must have been! Yum! I love asparagus..and bacon…great combo! My son as well eats anything wrapped in bacon. Those ribs sound amazing, perhaps you will share the recipe sometime when it’s grilling season here in Alberta (um, maybe in three months? Sigh.)
Thanks for popping by and thanks for the lovely compliments 🙂
Patti says
I made the beans wrapped in bacon for the bookclub ladies this week. I do not usually try a new recipe on this group as they are all very fine cooks. Everyone loved the dish and asked for the recipe. I will definately make this again…a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables