Bacon Wrapped Green Beans are easy enough for a weeknight meal and pretty enough to prepare for guests!

Tender green beans are wrapped in smoky bacon with a hint of brown sugar and roasted (or air fried) until golden.

a stack of bacon wrapped green bean bundles on a white plate

Green Beans Made Special

  • Every dinner needs a veggie side, but bacon-wrapped green beans can also be served as an appetizer!
  • As they roast, the beans and bacon caramelize adding lots of flavor.
  • You can use frozen green beans in this recipe, they will need to be thawed first.
  • We love these because they can be prepared ahead of time and roasted before serving.

ingredients for bacon wrapped green beans

Ingredients

We love to serve green beans with almost any meal from a Classic Green Bean Casserole to these bacon-wrapped green beans.

GREEN BEANS: Choose fresh or frozen long green beans as they’re easier to wrap. Frozen green beans should be thawed.

BACON: Choose regular cut bacon. Thick cut bacon needs longer to cook which will cause the beans to overcook. Pre-cooked bacon can be used.

VARIATIONS: Add some asparagus to the beans or a few slices of red pepper for a festive dish. Try different flavors of bacon like maple or smoked pepper!

process of adding bacon and sauce to Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

How to Make Green Beans with Bacon

  1. Slightly cook bacon (we air fryer or pan fry for about 3-4 minutes) & reserve drippings.
  2. Boil green beans for a few minutes (per the recipe below) and then place in ice water.
  3. Wrap bacon around bundles of green beans & sprinkle with brown sugar.
  4. Roast in the oven or the air fryer. Garnish with sliced almonds, if desired.

Blanching the Beans

Blanching means boiling vegetables quickly and then putting them into ice water to stop the cooking.

Blanching green beans helps them keep their bright green color, preserves their ‘snap’ texture, and improves their flavor.

PRO TIP: A little trick I learned at our local culinary school is to add a little pinch of baking soda to the boiling water. This keeps them a bright green color and works for almost any green veggie.

bacon wrapped green bean bundles on a baking tray with toothpicks holding them together

Recipe Tips

  • Pre-cook the bacon so that a lot of the fat is removed. This will help it crisp without overcooking the beans.
  • These can be oven roasted or cooked in the air fryer.
  • Pre-cooked bacon can be used in place.
  • Blanch (boil and then ice bath) the green beans for the best texture. Be sure to dry them well before wrapping.
  • Prep ahead and bake at the last minute.

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More Veggies and Bacon

Did you make these Green Bean Bundles? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! 

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Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

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!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 bundles

Ingredients  

  • 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

Instructions 

  • 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.

Notes

  • Pre-cook the bacon so that a lot of the fat is removed. This will help it crisp without overcooking the beans.
  • These can be oven roasted or cooked in the air fryer at 380°F for about 11-13 minutes.
  • Pre-cooked bacon can be used in place of raw bacon.
  • Blanch (boil and then ice bath) the green beans for the best texture. Be sure to dry them well before wrapping. 
  • Prep ahead and bake at the last minute.
  • Reheat in the oven at 375°F on a parchment-lined pan until heated through. 
4.96 from 47 votes

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1bundle | Calories: 67 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 6.9mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American

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  1. I made the bacon wrapped beans, very easy to prepare. I ran out of beans so I used asparagus, works great. My husband ate all of them and when I asked him why he just too good to leave lying around. Now he wants me to make them all the time.

    1. That’s too funny Rita. But we agree, hate to leave something that tasty lying around!

  2. If you want to make ahead,what adjustments do you need to make? If I put them in my fridge as bundles, how long should I bake?

    1. To make ahead, prepare the bundles as directed. Once bundled, place them in an airtight container. The baking time should be about the same, maybe an extra 2-3 minutes if they’re cold when they go into the oven.

  3. These were a HUGE hit at our house tonight.  When the eyes light up when tasting it…then you know.  
    I actually got carried away and didn’t cook the green beans….but it was awesome regardless!  They were crispy and  the flavors were still there.  The brown sugar was key.  
    Thanks for the dinner idea.5 stars

  4. I have made green bean bundles and I like just a pinch of red pepper mixed with the garlic powder and the brown sugar.4 stars

  5. I can’t have anything sweet because I am a super taster. Anything sweet makes me throw up. What else could I use besides the brown sugar? I make some green beans fries that are baked in the oven and instead of powdered ranch dressing I used Good Seasons Italian in a packet. Could I use that instead? These sound so yummy and, as they say, everything is better with bacon. I can’t wait to try this one!

  6. I made these tonight, and even my non-green-bean-loving husband liked them. They are simple to make (cute, too), but are still impressive for dinner guests! Thank you; I always need help with cooking!

  7. Hey,
    Thanks for posting this recipe! I have been looking for a fun veggie dish, and this one looks delicious. I will need to test it out soon. Bacon and green beans sounds like the perfect combination!
    Best,
    Dennis

  8. These look really good! We make green bean bundles for Christmas Eve dinner every year (along with Filet Mignon and twice baked potatoes). They are so delicious!!

  9. I use to make these long ago. I actually used can green beans in a pinch with brown sugar and they are awesome. I also did not fry the bacon. I wrap it uncooked, sprinkle the brown sugar and bake till the bacon gets nice and brown and it comes out delicious. I think I shall make this for Thanksgiving!

  10. I sprinkle these with low sodium soy sauce and a bit of brown sugar. Not exactly diet food but oh so, so good