Green Bean Bundles with Bacon and Brown Sugar

Green Bean Bundles with Bacon and Brown Sugar is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 12.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8

Wrapped with a strip of bacon, these green bean bundles add an elegant touch to the holiday table. To get a head start, you can trim and blanch the beans a day in advance, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Ingredients:

  • 8 thick bacon slices
  • 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) (3 oz./90 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 lb. (750 g) green beans, trimmed and blanched
  • 1/4 cup (2 oz./60 g) firmly packed light brown sugar
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Directions:

Preheat an oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

In a large nonstick fry pan over medium heat, cook the bacon in batches until the slices are just beginning to brown along the edges but are still very underdone and pliable, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool, then cut each slice in half crosswise.

In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, salt and garlic powder.

Divide the green beans into 16 equal portions, about 6 beans each. Gather each portion into a neat bunch and wrap a half slice of bacon around the center to hold the beans together. Place the bundles on the prepared baking sheet with the loose ends of the bacon underneath. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the bundles and drizzle with the butter mixture.

Roast until the bacon is cooked through and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the green bean bundles to a warmed platter and serve immediately. Serves 8.

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Rated 2 out of 5 by from Nope Although an attractive presentation I had to triple the cook time for the bacon to even begin to cook. The flavors just didn't work well together. Would try again with prosciutto wrap instead of bacon...
Date published: 2022-11-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Delicious, elegant presentation Made these for a thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved them. I definitely plan to make them again, for a dinner party. Easy to make, impressive looking and delicious!
Date published: 2022-11-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Can these be made in advance? Has anyone constructed these a couple of days in advance before baking? It would really help for Thanksgiving.
Date published: 2022-11-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A new thanksgiving favorite This is an excellent recipe. Very easy to make. A crowd-pleaser. Definitely double (or triple) the recipe!
Date published: 2021-11-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Delightful I have made different versions of these in the past. What I really liked about these is that you slightly cook the bacon ahead of time to avoid limp bacon when serving to you guests. These will be the only way I make them in the future!
Date published: 2019-11-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So worth it! Yes, it's a bit of prep, but the results are amazing. You have to be careful with timing though. The green beans cook quickly. It' easy to overcook, so keep an eye on it toward the end. Your choice of bacon matters. A stronger flavored applewood bacon might overwhelm the dish. It's a nice presentation for a holiday meal.
Date published: 2014-12-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Recipe I made this for Christmas dinner, but would make a few modifications next time. I used haricot verts and turkey bacon to cut down on the fat. After blanching the green beans I wrapped the raw turkey bacon around the bundles and it cooked just fine. I would probably use 1/2 the amount of butter, salt, garlic powder and brown sugar. It just needs a drizzle to add flavor...will definitely make again.
Date published: 2013-12-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simple and so good I made these with haricots verts and turkey bacon, and they were amazing. I love thick-cut pork bacon, but for the sake of healthier eating during the holidays I used turkey bacon. And because turkey bacon is thinner and cooks faster, I was able to skip the pan-frying step. Definitely making again.
Date published: 2013-12-03
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