Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
If you are stuck for inspiration for sides to serve this Christmas and Thanksgiving, you have to give these bacon wrapped green bean bundles a go! Perfectly sweet and salty, they work well with so many mains and are super simple to make. They make a wonderful addition to any occasion dinner, but they are quick enough to make that you can serve them as part of a weeknight meal. If you love green beans, be sure to check out my Pennsylvania Dutch Beans and Cheesy Crispy Baked Green Beans.
How to make bacon wrapped green bean bundles
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Boil the beans in salted water to partially cook them. Place them in a bowl of iced water and allow to dry. Season the beans. Sprinkle the bacon with granulated onion, brown sugar and smoked paprika. Wrap the beans with the bacon. Bake in the oven until the bacon has crisped.
What do you serve them with?
These green bean bundles are great to serve as a side dish for Easter or Christmas. And they taste delicious with roasted meats, seafood, and chicken.
Can you make them ahead of time?
These bean bundles are best to serve as soon as you’ve made them so that the bacon is nice and crispy. You can wrap the beans in the bacon a couple of hours before you want to cook them, so you just need top pop them in the oven to serve.
Why do you need to place them in iced water?
This is a crucial step when cooking these beans. Placing them in ice water stops the cooking process so that they don’t get too soft and still have a nice bite to them. It also helps to keep them a vibrant green color. If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy! You can also jump to recipe.