Bacon Wrapped Roasted Green Beans
These crispy, oven-baked bacon wrapped roasted green beans make an irresistible side dish or holiday appetizer—simple to throw together, healthy-ish, and a total crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 8–10 slices thin-cut bacon applewood-smoked recommended
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin, cold-pressed if desired
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese optional garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse and dry the green beans thoroughly, then toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Lay out a slice of bacon, bundle 6–8 green beans, wrap the bacon around the center, and secure with a toothpick or kitchen twine.
- Place the bundles seam-side down on the baking sheet, spaced apart. Roast for 15 minutes, flip, and continue roasting until bacon is crisp and green beans are tender.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the bundles in the last 2 minutes of baking. Add red pepper flakes before serving for extra kick.
- Let the bundles rest for a few minutes on the pan to allow the bacon to firm up before serving.
Notes
For a cheesy finish, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the bundles before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Prepare bundles ahead, refrigerate, and bake when ready.
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