Description
These delicious Beef Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles are a perfect appetizer or side dish featuring fresh green beans wrapped in savory beef bacon. Seasoned with garlic powder, black pepper, and optional spices, then baked until the bacon is crispy and green beans tender, this recipe offers a flavorful and visually appealing addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Green Bean Bundles
- Fresh Green Beans – 20 to 24 beans
- Beef Bacon – 4 to 5 slices
Seasonings
- Garlic Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon
- Black Pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional) – 1/4 teaspoon
- Smoked Paprika (optional) – 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the bundles.
- Prepare Green Beans: Rinse the fresh green beans under cold water to clean them, then trim the ends off to make the bundles neat.
- Wrap Bundles: Gather about 5-6 green beans and align them evenly. Wrap one slice of beef bacon around each bundle, overlapping slightly to secure. Use a toothpick if needed to hold the bundle together.
- Season Bundles: Place the wrapped bundles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil over them and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add crushed red pepper flakes and smoked paprika if using for extra flavor.
- Bake: Put the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the beef bacon is crispy and the green beans are tender yet vibrant green.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a minute. Serve hot as an appetizer or a tasty side dish with your favorite meal.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm green beans for the best texture and flavor.
- Beef bacon can be substituted with turkey or pork bacon if preferred.
- Soaking toothpicks in water before using can help prevent them from burning during baking.
- Adjust seasonings to taste and add more crushed red pepper flakes if you prefer extra heat.
- These bundles can be prepped ahead and baked just before serving for convenience.
