Wrapped in crispy bacon and finished with a sweet-savory glaze, these Green Bean Bundles elevate your Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving vegetable side.
The Friendsgiving Spread
This recipe is part of the Friendsgiving menu, a collection of inventive twists on holiday favorites. From appetizers to main dishes, sides and desserts, the spread is planned so you can assemble a memorable meal—perfect for hosting or turning into a potluck with friends.
That’s a Wrap!
If you normally skip the vegetables at holiday meals, these bundles will change your mind. They’re salty, savory and slightly sweet—far from the plain green beans of the past. The presentation is charming and the combination of textures keeps guests coming back for more. When I tested this recipe, people kept popping into the kitchen for bites. It’s a side dish that gets noticed and disappears fast.
There’s a little truth to the saying that the secret ingredient in home cooking is love—but in this case it’s butter and bacon. Bacon adds a rich, salty note while butter helps achieve crisp, caramelized edges. With minimal prep and about 30 minutes in the oven, this simple vegetable dish becomes a highlight of the table.
What Do I Need to Make Green Bean Bundles?
- Fresh green beans
- Butter
- Dark brown sugar
- Garlic salt
- Soy sauce
- Bacon
How to Make Green Bean Bundles
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Trim the green beans if needed.
- Bundle the beans by placing about 5 green beans together, wrap a half slice of bacon around each bundle and secure with a toothpick. Arrange the bundles in a greased casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and whisk in the dark brown sugar, garlic salt and soy sauce. Pour the glaze evenly over the bean bundles.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the bacon is browned and crisp. Remove toothpicks before serving if desired.
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If you make these Green Bean Bundles for Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving, snap a photo and tag @thebakermama on Instagram—I love seeing how people interpret the recipes. Have fun and enjoy!
xoxo,
Green Bean Bundles
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- Author: The BakerMama
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12
Description
Wrapped in crispy bacon and finished with a sweet and savory glaze, these Green Bean Bundles take your Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving vegetable to the next level.
Ingredients
- 60 fresh green beans
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 6 slices bacon, cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bundle the beans by grouping about five green beans, wrapping a half slice of bacon around each bundle and securing with a toothpick. Arrange bundles in a greased casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in the dark brown sugar, garlic salt and soy sauce. Pour the mixture evenly over the bundles.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the bacon is nicely browned and crisp. Serve warm.