As much as I love steamed or stir-fried veggies, there is just something about roasted vegetables. The caramelization adds so much flavor! These green bean bacon bundles are no exception. They’re absolutely delicious and easy to make.
Tender crisp green beans wrapped in bacon and tossed in brown sugar glaze, it doesn’t get much better than that! These are easy enough for a weeknight meal and make a fun side dish to a barbeque with friends and family!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ¼ lbs green beans
- 6 slices bacon cut in half, do not use thick cut bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the bacon on a sheet pan and bake for 7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the oven.
Trim the ends of the green beans.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Place the green beans in the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
Drain and put the green beans in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
Pat the green beans dry.
In a small bowl whisk together the garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, butter, brown sugar and pepper.
Pour the butter mixture over the green beans and toss to coat.
Wrap 6-8 green beans with a piece of bacon.
Place the green bean bundles on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
Serve.
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