Ingredients
Fresh French green beans: for crisp texture and bright flavor To select quality choose firm beans with no brown spots
Melted butter: adds richness and helps the sauce coat everything Choose unsalted for more control
Brown sugar: brings a hint of caramel sweetness Light or dark both work but dark adds extra depth
DanOs Cheesoning: for a cheesy tangy savoriness If you do not have this try a blend of parmesan garlic powder and your favorite seasoning salt
Soy sauce: brings umami and balance to the sweetness Use low sodium if you want less salt
Bacon: makes these bundles irresistible Smoky thick cut works best for wrapping and flavor but regular sliced also crisps up nicely
Step-by-Step Instructions
Blanch the Green Beans:
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil Add green beans and cook until bright green and just tender about five to six minutes Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and keep them crisp
Prepare the Seasoning Sauce:
In a small mixing bowl combine melted butter brown sugar soy sauce and DanOs Cheesoning Stir together until you get a thick paste This is your glaze and it helps the bacon crisp and the beans caramelize
Bundle and Wrap:
Pat the green beans dry Take five to seven beans and wrap half a slice of bacon around the middle making a neat bundle Place seam side down on a baking sheet or in a skillet Arrange bundles in a single layer
Sauce and Season:
Sprinkle a little extra DanOs Cheesoning or substitute seasoning over the bundles Spoon a portion of the brown sugar sauce onto each making sure to cover the tops so the glaze drips down during baking
Bake Until Crispy:
Bake in a preheated oven at four hundred degrees for thirty to thirty five minutes until the bacon is golden and crisp and the beans have softened but still hold their shape Spoon any pooling glaze over the bundles before serving
Green bean bundles with bacon wrapped around them.
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You Must Know
Bacon helps flavor the beans during roasting and gets crispy while the sauce caramelizes
Blanching green beans first is key for bright color and the best texture
Makes an easy prep ahead side just bundle cover and refrigerate until ready to bake
My favorite part of making these is seeing the brown sugary glaze bubble up and get sticky as they finish in the oven Every time I bake them it brings back memories of family tables crowded with laughter
Storage Tips
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to three days Gently reheat in the oven or air fryer so the bacon gets crispy again Avoid microwaving as it softens the bacon
Ingredient Substitutions
No DanOs Cheesoning Use a mix of your own favorites such as parmesan garlic and paprika If you need to keep it gluten free use tamari instead of soy sauce Turkey bacon works but will not be as crispy
Green bean bundles with bacon wrapped around them.
