Description
Succulent bacon wrapped green beans deliver a mouthwatering side dish combining crisp vegetables and smoky bacon. Guests will savor this simple yet elegant recipe that elevates classic green beans with irresistible salty-sweet flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) green beans, fresh, trimmed
- 8 slices bacon, halved
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Blanching Preparation: Fill a pot with salted water and bring to a vigorous boil, creating the perfect environment for green bean transformation.
- Bean Technique: Plunge green beans into boiling water for a quick 3-minute bath, ensuring they emerge vibrant and slightly tender, then immediately transfer to an ice water bath to halt cooking and lock in their crisp, bright character.
- Moisture Elimination: Thoroughly dry blanched beans using kitchen towels, removing every trace of moisture to guarantee optimal bacon adherence and roasting potential.
- Bacon Bundling: Slice bacon strips in half, then carefully wrap each green bean cluster, securing with a toothpick to maintain a tight, uniform bundle that promises even cooking and maximum flavor integration.
- Roasting Setup: Position bacon-wrapped bundles on a parchment-lined baking sheet, strategically spaced to allow hot air circulation and promote uniform golden-brown caramelization.
- Oven Transformation: Roast the prepared bundles in a preheated 400F (200C) oven for 15-20 minutes, watching as the bacon crisps to a perfect golden hue and the green beans develop a delectable, slightly caramelized exterior.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Pat green beans completely dry to prevent soggy bacon and ensure crispy, caramelized edges during roasting.
- Bundle Consistency: Create uniform green bean clusters with equal bean counts for even cooking and professional presentation.
- Bacon Selection: Choose thin-cut bacon for faster rendering and crispier texture, avoiding thick-cut varieties that might remain undercooked.
- Toothpick Technique: Insert toothpicks diagonally through bacon and beans for secure wrapping and preventing unraveling during high-heat roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg