Bacon makes everything better, especially plain ol’ green beans. By wrapping some par-cooked green beans in your favorite bacon, you get an explosively tasty, bacon-y, and nutritious side dish that’s perfect for dinners or parties.

For some more bacon wrapped veggies, try some Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Asparagus. Or maybe some Bacon Wrapped Roasted Cabbage Wedges instead?

Simple Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

While it might look like nothing more than a simple party food, these bacon wrapped green bean bundles are actually a great side dish as well.

The salty, smoky meatiness of the bacon helps both flavor and disguise the green beans, making them a sneaky yet effective way to trick your kids into eating their vegetables.

Plus, the bacon wrapping turns everything into a neat little parcel that is incredibly easy to devour with your hands!

I’ve included a simple, sweet sauce that you can either pour over your bundles or dip them, but feel free to leave it out if you don’t want to make it sweet.

Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

This is just an overview of the ingredients, see the printable recipe card for the full measurements.

Green beans
Slices of bacon

(Optional) Sauce

Butter
Brown sugar
Garlic powder

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

Wash and trim the green beans, then microwave them for 4 minutes in a microwave safe container
Take 8 green beans and wrap one slice of bacon around it
Lay each bundle with the bacon tucked underneath, with each bundle touching the other one
Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until the bacon is cooked to your liking.
For the sauce, melt the butter and mix in the sugar and garlic powder. Use it as a dip, drizzle it over the green bean bundles or omit it entirely, whatever you prefer.

What Kind of Bacon Should You Use?

Most recipes that use bacon as a star ingredient frequently neglect to adequately specify what kind of bacon you should use. After all, a casual glance at the meat section of any supermarket will show at least 20 different kinds of bacon, all somehow different from one another.

First of all, avoid Canadian bacon, and instead look for brands focused on a more traditional American style of bacon. Look for ones labeled as “Thin” or “Streaky,” and ensure they have that delicious line of fat running through them.

You should also prioritize smoked bacon, but if you really hate the smoke flavor, you can use unsmoked instead.

For non-pork eaters, turkey bacon is a decent substitute, but you will probably really need the sauce to help make up some of the missing fat.

Does It Need A Sauce?

The optional sauce in this recipe serves two main purposes: it provides a rich sweetness to offset the salty meatiness of the bacon, and it helps disguise any taste of vegetables for fussy eaters.

If you are serving these green bean bundles at a party, serve it as a dipping sauce so that people can choose what they prefer.

NOW.

There has been some feedback on this recipe and my Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe.

A lot of people don’t like adding the sauce, so I have updated this recipe to reflect that. I personally will make this without the sauce for a side dish to meals for a great low carb option!
If you are really wanting to make a real splash entertaining, I would use the sauce.
If you truly love bacon wrapped food, try my very popular Bacon Wrapped Roasted Cabbage Wedges!

Happy Cooking!

Love,

Karlynn