Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles: 8 Festive Bites
Wrap fresh green beans in crispy bacon for a festive and easy side dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the green beans with olive oil, black pepper, and garlic powder if using.
- Divide the green beans into 8 equal portions.
- Wrap each portion with a slice of bacon.
- Place the bacon-wrapped green bean bundles on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the green beans are tender-crisp.
- Serve hot and enjoy your festive side dish!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can brush the bacon with a little maple syrup before baking.
- If you prefer your bacon crispier, you can start by frying it slightly before wrapping the beans.
- These bundles can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bundle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
