These Bacon Wrapped Spicy Beans make a simple, elegant, and flavorful appetizer or side dish for holidays, gatherings, or any occasion and are always a hit! Tender, crisp green beans wrapped in bacon, coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, and oven-roasted to perfection. Easy to make, they can even be prepped ahead for stress-free entertaining.
Pair these Bacon Wrapped Spicy Beans with Turkey Meatballs in Dill Sauce or Cabbage Rolls for holiday feasts, or enjoy with Blackened Chicken during the week.
THE BEST WRAPPED SPICY BEANS
Baked green beans make a great side dish on their own, but adding bacon takes them to the next level. These crispy Bacon Wrapped Spicy Beans are small bundles packed with flavor, perfectly balancing sweet, salty, spicy, and savory in one simple side dish.
These savory, oven-baked bacon wrapped green bean bundles are my go-to holiday side because they’re both beautiful and effortless. Perfectly portioned for easy serving, they’re always the first to disappear. The sweet and spicy glaze adds a flavorful punch to every bite, making them easy, delicious, and completely irresistible.
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WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- They’re perfect for holiday dinners because they look great on the plate. For Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even as an appetizer for game day, they make an elegant side dish.
- This recipe comes together in no time, with minimal prep and simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand. These bacon-wrapped beans are stress-free to prepare and won’t keep you in the kitchen for hours.
- They create a beautiful, effortless side dish that can be prepared ahead of time.
INGREDIENTS FOR BACON WRAPPED SPICY BEANS
- Green Beans. Use fresh green beans for this recipe. Thinner beans work best because they cook more quickly and evenly.
- Sliced Bacon. I use regular sliced bacon for this recipe, but feel free to use your favorite kind.
- Sauce: A mixture of melted butter, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, chili powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Parsley. Optional, to garnish.
HOW TO MAKE BACON WRAPPED SPICY BEANS
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Trim the ends of the green beans and wash them under cold running water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the beans for about 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beans immediately into a bowl of ice water. Drain them well, then spread the beans on a clean kitchen towel and gently pat them completely dry.
In a small bowl combine melted butter, brown sugar, honey, chili pepper powder, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk everything together. Once the beans are dry, divide them into small bundles of about five or six beans each.
Wrap one slice of bacon around every bundle, starting at one end and overlapping the bacon slightly as you go. Place the seam underneath so the bacon stays in place. Arrange the bundles seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Using a pastry brush, coat the top of each bacon-wrapped bundle with the prepared glaze. Cover the baking sheet with foil and place it in the center of the oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes. Once finished, remove the tray from the oven, and if you like, sprinkle a little fresh parsley over the top. Serve them warm as a flavorful side dish or a simple appetizer.
GREEN BEAN BUYING GUIDE: When shopping for green beans, choose beans that are brightly colored, crisp, and fresh. Avoid beans that look dull or blemished, as they will not cook as well. To check for freshness, gently bend a bean. It should snap cleanly rather than bend.
HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT BACON WRAPPED SPICY BEANS
Once baked, let the green bean bundles cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them in a 350°F oven for 5 to 6 minutes, or until warmed through.
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BACON WRAPPED SPICY BEANS
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
- Large pot
- Large mixing bowls
- Slotted Spoon
Ingredients
- 600 g green beans (washed and trimmed)
- 400 g slice thick bacon strips (cut in half)
Barbecue Sauce
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon natural honey
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/8 teaspoon chili pepper powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- fresh parsley (chopped for garnish) optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Trim the ends of the green beans. Wash thoroughly under cold running water.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until just tender.Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain the water, then spread the beans on a clean kitchen towel and pat completely dry.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, honey, chili pepper powder, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
- Divide the green beans into equal portions, about 5-6 beans per bundle.
- Wrap one slice of bacon tightly around each bundle, starting at one end and overlapping slightly. Place the seam underneath the bundle.Arrange the bundles seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all beans and bacon are used.
- Using a pastry brush, coat the top of each bacon-wrapped bundle with the glaze. Cover loosely with foil and place the baking sheet in the center of the oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and nicely browned.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley (optional). Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer.