Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans
Prep time: PT15MIN
Cook time: PT25MIN
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Appetizers
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed; 12 slices thin-cut bacon, halved; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-11-22 |12 Comments

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Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans

PREP15 min

COOK25 min

Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans make the perfect savory, smoky side dish or appetizer everyone will crave. Easy, crowd-pleasing, and bursting with flavor!

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Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch green beans for 3 minutes, then transfer immediately to an ice bath. Drain and pat dry.
3
Toss green beans in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
4
Gather 6-8 green beans and wrap tightly with a half-slice of bacon. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining beans and bacon.
5
Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over each bundle.
6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bacon is crisp and caramelized.
7
(Optional) Broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness. Serve immediately.