Description
Delicious Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles combine fresh, crisp French green beans with smoky bacon, garlic salt, and a touch of rosemary and brown sugar. Perfect as a flavorful side dish, these bundles are roasted until the bacon is crispy and the green beans are tender.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Bean Bundles
- 1 ½ pounds French green beans (haricot verts), trimmed
- 12 slices smoky bacon (not thick cut)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the bundles.
- Prepare the green beans: Trim the ends of the French green beans and rinse them under cold water. Drain thoroughly.
- Toss with seasoning: In a large bowl, toss the green beans with extra virgin olive oil, garlic salt, and minced fresh rosemary until evenly coated.
- Create bundles: Divide the green beans into 12 even small bundles. Wrap each bundle tightly with one slice of smoky bacon, ensuring the bacon secures the beans.
- Add brown sugar: Sprinkle light brown sugar evenly over the bacon-wrapped bundles to add a sweet caramelized flavor during roasting.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place each bundle seam side down on a foil-lined baking sheet for even cooking and easy cleanup.
- Roast in the oven: Roast the bundles in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized and the green beans are tender.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with extra fresh rosemary for garnish if desired. Serve hot as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- Use thin-cut smoky bacon to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Adjust garlic salt according to your taste preference or substitute with regular salt and minced garlic.
- Ensure bundles are wrapped tightly to prevent bacon from unraveling during cooking.
- For a dietary variation, substitute bacon with turkey bacon or omit for a vegetarian-friendly version.
Keywords: bacon wrapped green beans, green bean bundles, roasted green beans, smoky bacon side dish, holiday side dish