Tender green beans are wrapped in smoky bacon with a hint of brown sugar and roasted (or air fried) until golden.
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
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!
How to Make Green Beans with Bacon
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.
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.
More Veggies and Bacon
Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts – sweet, salty, & savory Bacon Green Bean Casserole – from scratch Green Peas with Bacon – fresh, frozen, or canned peas Bacon Rosemary Mushrooms Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus – a make-ahead dish Fried Cabbage with Bacon Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon – the perfect combination
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