Southern 4-Ingredient Bacon Green Bean Bundles
These Southern Bacon Green Bean Bundles are smoky, buttery, and absolutely irresistible! 😍✨
Fresh green beans are wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in a sweet, savory glaze that caramelizes beautifully as they cook. They’re the perfect side dish for holidays, cookouts, or any family dinner! ❤️🤤
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⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
⏱ Total Time: About 50 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6–8
🛒 Ingredients
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed 🫛
8 slices bacon, cut in half 🥓
¼ cup butter, melted 🧈
¼ cup brown sugar 🍯
🧂 Optional: Garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with foil.
2️⃣ Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes until just tender-crisp. Drain and pat dry. 🫛
3️⃣ Divide the green beans into 8 small bundles.
4️⃣ Wrap each bundle with one half slice of bacon and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. 🥓
5️⃣ In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until combined. 🧈🍯
6️⃣ Brush or drizzle the butter mixture evenly over each bundle.
7️⃣ Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked and the glaze is bubbly and lightly caramelized. 🤤
8️⃣ For crispier bacon, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end of cooking.
9️⃣ Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
🔟 Enjoy! ❤️
💡 Serve With
🍗 Fried chicken
🥩 Grilled steak
🍖 Baked ham
🥔 Mashed potatoes
🔥 Crispy bacon, tender green beans, rich butter, and sweet brown sugar create this easy 4-ingredient Southern side dish that’s always a crowd favorite! 😋🥓🫛🧈✨