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Green Bean Bundles

Green bean bundles wrap crisp-tender fresh beans in bacon and bake in a buttery brown sugar glaze. The bacon browns as the beans become tender, making these an easy, savory-sweet side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 48 minutes
resting 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 4 qt water
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 8 bacon slices, regular-cut
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon kosher salt to a boil in a large pot.
  4. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 3 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender.
  5. Drain the beans well.
  6. Pat the beans dry.
  7. Divide the beans into 8 bundles.
  8. Wrap each bundle with one slice of regular-cut bacon.
  9. Place the bundles seam side down in the baking dish.
  10. Stir together 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  11. Spoon the mixture evenly over the bundles.
  12. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the bacon is browned and the beans are tender.
  13. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat the beans thoroughly dry before bundling so the glaze coats them well. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the beans can soften. Turkey bacon can be used as a lighter swap, though browning may vary.