Best 9 Fresh Green Bean Bacon Bundles Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Are you craving a scrumptious and vibrant dish that combines the flavors of garden-fresh green beans, smoky bacon, and a tangy dressing? If so, "Fresh Green Bean Bacon Bundles" is the perfect recipe for you. This delectable dish features crisp green beans wrapped in savory bacon, creating irresistible bundles that are bursting with flavor. Drizzle them with a zesty dressing made from a blend of vinegar, honey, and spices for a delightful combination of sweet and tangy notes. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



Green Bean Bundles image

These bacon wrapped green bean bundles are the perfect elegant side dish for any meal!

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories     Side

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 lbs green beans (look for thinner green beans or use french green beans (haricot vert))
6 slices bacon (cut in half, do not use thick cut bacon)
1 teaspoon garlic salt (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt)
1/4 cup butter (melted)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the bacon on a sheet pan and bake for 7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the oven.
  • Trim the ends of the green beans. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Place the green beans in the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain and put the green beans in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Pat the green beans dry. In a small bowl mix together the garlic salt, butter, brown sugar and pepper. Pour the butter mixture over the green beans and toss to coat.
  • Wrap 8-10 green beans with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place the green bean bundles on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 609 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BACON-WRAPPED GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles image

Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles are loaded with a herby, buttery flavor and a hint of sweetness! They can easily be made to suit dairy-free, low carb, paleo, and Whole30 diets. They're also naturally gluten-free!

Provided by Amy Nash

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds thin fresh green beans (haricot verts or french green beans work best))
6 slices bacon (cut in half (do not use thick-cut bacon))
1/4 cup butter (melted)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-4 Tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
1 Tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Separate the bacon slices and lay flat on the baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the green beans for 2 minutes, just until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain and rinse with cold water for 1 minute immediately or put in ice bath. Pat dry.
  • Combine butter, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl. Pour over green beans, tossing to coat.
  • Wrap 8-10 green beans into a bundle with half a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick. Lay on the baking sheet and repeat until all of the beans are wrapped. Combine brown sugar, pepper, and rosemary. Sprinkle over the bundles.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the green beans are tender. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 208 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BACON WRAPPED GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles image

Tender crisp green beans wrapped in bacon and brushed with a simple brown sugar glaze are easy enough for a weeknight meal and elegant enough for the holiday table!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 slices bacon
1 ½ pounds green beans (6-8 beans per bundle)
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook bacon on the stovetop until slightly cooked (not crispy), about 3-4 minutes. Reserve any drippings.
  • Trim and wash green beans. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add baking soda. Add green beans and cook 3 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove from boiling water and place in a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
  • Dab beans dry and toss with reserved bacon drippings (about 2 teaspoons) or olive oil if you don't have drippings, garlic powder, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Cut each slice of bacon in half and wrap around about 6-8 green beans, secure with a toothpick, and place on a parchment-lined pan.
  • Combine brown sugar with 1 tablespoon of water and lightly brush over each bundle.
  • Roast 20-22 minutes or until bacon is crisp and beans are lightly roasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 122 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 bundle

GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



Green Bean Bundles image

Steamed and then baked, these scrumptious green beans take on great flavor, because they are wrapped in bacon and bathed in a savory sauce. This recipe is best when you marinate the bundles overnight.

Provided by JESSICABAZEMORE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Beans and Peas

Time 35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 slices bacon
1 pound fresh green beans
1 cube beef bouillon
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until partially cooked. Drain, cut each piece in half, and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the green beans on a rack or special steamer basket over the boiling water. Cover with a lid so that the steam does not escape. Steam for a few minutes until the green beans are done. Set the green beans aside. Reserve about 2 cups of the water and dissolve the bouillon cube in it.
  • Take a bundle of green beans (4 or 5) and wrap them with a piece of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if necessary. Place the bundles in a shallow baking dish.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the reserved stock with the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, butter, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour the sauce over the bundles and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes or until the bacon is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 279.3 mg, Sugar 2 g

GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



Green Bean Bundles image

I found this recipe in a rural newspaper years ago and have made it often. The bean bundles are excellent with chicken or beef. Sometimes I'll arrange them around a mound of wild rice to make an appetizing side dish. -Virginia Stadler, Nokesville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
8 bacon strips, partially cooked
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook the beans until crisp-tender. Wrap about 10 beans in each bacon strip; secure with a toothpick. Place on a foil-covered baking sheet. Bake at 400° until bacon is done, 10-15 minutes. , In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add vinegar, sugar and salt; heat through. Remove bundles to a serving bowl or platter; pour sauce over and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRESH GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



Fresh Green Bean Bundles image

A great way to fix green beans, one of my favorite vegetables. These can be prepared using French-style green beans, frozen or canned, as a substitute. Just be sure to skip the blanching step of the recipe.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 lb bacon, cut in half crosswise
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees; line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • In large saucepan, combine beans and water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes; drain; plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process and drain again.
  • Wrap about 5 beans in 1 slice bacon.
  • Place seam side down on prepared baking sheet.
  • Repeat process with remaining beans and bacon.
  • In small bowl, combine brown sugar, chili powder and butter.
  • Spoon mixture over green bean bundles.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes, or until bacon is crisp.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 39.8, Sodium 294.7, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 24.4, Protein 4.5

QUICK GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



Quick Green Beans with Bacon image

Green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to any meal. They're best when served hot. -Mari Anne Warren, Milton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
4 bacon strips, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until beans are crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes., Add beans to bacon mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE BEST GREEN BEAN BUNDLES EVER!



The Best Green Bean Bundles Ever! image

These are the best green bean bundles I have ever tasted. I make them every Thanksgiving and for parties, everone raves about them. It certainly isn't the healthiest, but is the tastiest! I got the recipe from a friend of a friend-so not sure where it orginated. They are time consuming to make, and you have to plan ahead but I promise you they are well worth it!

Provided by Rasburyberet

Categories     Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans
10 slices bacon
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup melted butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 dash soy sauce
toothpick

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into thirds.
  • Wrap 8-10 beans in a piece of bacon and secure with toothpick.
  • Place in 9 X 13 casserole.
  • Cover with marinade of brown sugar, butter, garlic salt, and soy sauce.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.1, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 281, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 19.1, Protein 4.2

SWEET GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



Sweet Green Bean Bundles image

A unique break from dressing marinades.

Provided by TRIOS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (14.5 ounce) cans whole green beans, drained
1 pound bacon, cut in half
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Wrap 7 green beans with bacon and place in prepared dish. Repeat, using all the green beans and bacon.
  • Combine butter with brown sugar. Pour over green bean bundles and sprinkle with garlic salt.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 49.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 1623.2 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender green beans for this recipe. Avoid beans that are limp or have blemishes.
  • If you don't have bacon strips, you can use diced bacon or even pancetta.
  • To make the bundles easier to wrap, blanch the green beans for a few minutes before assembling.
  • You can use any type of cheese that you like for the filling. Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all good options.
  • If you want a crispier bundle, cook them for a few minutes longer in the oven.

Conclusion:

Green bean bacon bundles are a delicious and easy appetizer or side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give green bean bacon bundles a try. You won't be disappointed!

Related Topics