Published 10/25/2021 • Updated 10/31/2023 Move over bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts! Jazz up any holiday table with these oh-so-fun and totally festive bacon wrapped green beans! They’re a unique veggie side dish or app perfect for any holiday celebration or game day spread. Ready in just 30 minutes, these green bean bundles are perfectly savory and always wow a crowd. You’ll partially cook bacon strips in the oven before wrapping them around bundles of fresh green beans and baking again. Fresh herbs and a sprinkle of parmesan really elevate this simple side. You’re going to love how they taste!
What You Need for Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
These incredibly flavorful green beans come together with fresh, wholesome ingredients. You’ll need:
Tick-Cut Bacon Green Beans Balsamic Vinegar Fresh Thyme + Rosemary Parmesan Cheese
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans Substitutions
Here are a few tasty twists to try on this green bean appetizer: Bacon: To make this appetizer a little sweeter, use brown sugar bacon. It creates a delightful sweet, salty, savory flavor combination! For a totally savory option, use cracked pepper bacon. Asparagus: Replace the green beans with asparagus for bacon wrapped asparagus. Cheese: Instead of parmesan cheese, use any shredded hard cheese of your choice.
Storage
These bacon wrapped green beans taste best fresh when the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melty. If you do have leftover green bean bundles, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Can you make bacon wrapped green beans ahead of time?
To make these green beans ahead of time, prep everything through assembling the green bean bundles. Store the assembled bundles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, transfer them to a greased baking sheet and bake at 400ºF for 20 minutes, until the bacon is cooked and browned. We don’t recommend freezing bacon wrapped green beans.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these bacon wrapped green beans as a Super Bowl appetizer, addition to your Thanksgiving or holiday menu, or something fun to make for your next dinner party. They pair well with just about anything and would be delicious alongside baked lemon chicken, one-pot Boursin pasta, butternut squash mac and cheese, or any of our dinner recipes.
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