Green Bean Bundles

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These easy green bean bundles wrap tender green beans in bacon and bake them in a buttery brown sugar-soy glaze for a savory-sweet holiday side.

Scale

32 ounces fresh whole green beans
1 pound bacon, cut crosswise into thirds
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup salted butter
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced

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Prep

Heat the oven to 350°F.
Steam or microwave the green beans until just tender but still firm enough to handle without breaking. If using a microwave steam-in-bag package, cook according to the package directions.
Let the beans cool until they can be handled comfortably.
Gather about 6 green beans at a time and wrap each bundle with one-third of a bacon slice.
Arrange the bundles seam-side down in a large baking dish in a single layer.

Make the Sauce

Add the brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, and garlic to a small saucepan.
Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
Remove from the heat once the sauce is smooth and the sugar has dissolved.

Assemble

Pour the hot sauce evenly over the green bean bundles, making sure each bundle gets coated.

Bake

Bake uncovered at 350°F for 15 minutes.
Cover the baking dish with foil.
Continue baking for another 30 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked through and the beans are tender.

••Spoon some of the sauce from the bottom of the dish over the bundles before serving.

Substitutions

Regular or thick-cut bacon may be used. Thick-cut bacon can take longer to cook through. Par baking the bacon in flat strips at 400 degrees on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes can speed up the process after wrapping the beans. Let the bacon cool before wrapping.
Unsalted butter works well; add a small pinch of salt if needed.
Low-sodium soy sauce may be substituted to reduce the saltiness.
Fresh green beans give the best texture, but thawed frozen whole green beans can be used if they are dried well before wrapping.

Serving Suggestions and Pairings

Serve alongside roast turkey, glazed ham, pork tenderloin, or roast chicken.
These work especially well as a Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or Sunday dinner side dish.
Pair with mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, or roasted sweet potatoes.

Storage

Refrigerate leftover green bean bundles in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.
Reheat covered in a 325°F oven until warmed through, or microwave individual portions in short intervals.

Freezing

For best texture, freeze the assembled bundles before baking rather than after.
Arrange the wrapped bundles in a freezer-safe baking dish, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, prepare the sauce, and bake as directed.

••Fully cooked bundles can also be frozen, but the green beans will be softer after reheating.

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