Best 10 Megs Green Bean Bundles Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Journey with Meg's Green Bean Bundles: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with Meg's Green Bean Bundles, a vibrant and flavorful dish that will tantalize your taste buds. These bundles of joy are a delightful combination of crisp green beans, savory bacon, tangy Dijon mustard, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Each bite offers a symphony of textures, from the tender-crisp green beans to the smoky bacon and the crunchy almonds. With three variations to choose from, this recipe offers something for everyone. The classic Green Bean Bundles are a timeless favorite, while the Prosciutto-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles add a touch of sophistication. And for those who crave a bit of spice, the Spicy Green Bean Bundles pack a flavorful punch. No matter which variation you choose, Meg's Green Bean Bundles are sure to leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BACON-WRAPPED GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



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Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles are loaded with a herby, buttery flavor and a hint of sweetness! They can easily be made to suit dairy-free, low carb, paleo, and Whole30 diets. They're also naturally gluten-free!

Provided by Amy Nash

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds thin fresh green beans (haricot verts or french green beans work best))
6 slices bacon (cut in half (do not use thick-cut bacon))
1/4 cup butter (melted)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-4 Tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
1 Tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Separate the bacon slices and lay flat on the baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the green beans for 2 minutes, just until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain and rinse with cold water for 1 minute immediately or put in ice bath. Pat dry.
  • Combine butter, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl. Pour over green beans, tossing to coat.
  • Wrap 8-10 green beans into a bundle with half a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick. Lay on the baking sheet and repeat until all of the beans are wrapped. Combine brown sugar, pepper, and rosemary. Sprinkle over the bundles.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the green beans are tender. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 208 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



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A unique break from dressing marinades.

Provided by TRIOS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (14.5 ounce) cans whole green beans, drained
1 pound bacon, cut in half
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Wrap 7 green beans with bacon and place in prepared dish. Repeat, using all the green beans and bacon.
  • Combine butter with brown sugar. Pour over green bean bundles and sprinkle with garlic salt.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 49.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 1623.2 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



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Steamed and then baked, these scrumptious green beans take on great flavor, because they are wrapped in bacon and bathed in a savory sauce. This recipe is best when you marinate the bundles overnight.

Provided by JESSICABAZEMORE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Beans and Peas

Time 35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 slices bacon
1 pound fresh green beans
1 cube beef bouillon
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until partially cooked. Drain, cut each piece in half, and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the green beans on a rack or special steamer basket over the boiling water. Cover with a lid so that the steam does not escape. Steam for a few minutes until the green beans are done. Set the green beans aside. Reserve about 2 cups of the water and dissolve the bouillon cube in it.
  • Take a bundle of green beans (4 or 5) and wrap them with a piece of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if necessary. Place the bundles in a shallow baking dish.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the reserved stock with the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, butter, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour the sauce over the bundles and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes or until the bacon is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 279.3 mg, Sugar 2 g

GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



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I found this recipe in a rural newspaper years ago and have made it often. The bean bundles are excellent with chicken or beef. Sometimes I'll arrange them around a mound of wild rice to make an appetizing side dish. -Virginia Stadler, Nokesville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
8 bacon strips, partially cooked
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook the beans until crisp-tender. Wrap about 10 beans in each bacon strip; secure with a toothpick. Place on a foil-covered baking sheet. Bake at 400° until bacon is done, 10-15 minutes. , In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add vinegar, sugar and salt; heat through. Remove bundles to a serving bowl or platter; pour sauce over and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MEG'S GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



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My neighbor, Meg, shared this recipe with me. I've fixed them for holiday meals several times now and they are a big hit with my family! Everyone asks for the recipe, so now I'm posting it here.

Provided by Christy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 12 Bundles

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (16 ounce) cans green beans
6 slices bacon, cut in half
3/8 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Roll six or seven green beans in bacon strips to make bundles.
  • Place in 9 x 13 pan.
  • Heat remaining ingredients in saucepan until butter is melted.
  • Pour over bundles.
  • Bake covered in 350 drgree oven for 30 minutes-- Uncover and cook 15 minutes.
  • Broil if needed to brown the bacon.

THE BEST GREEN BEAN BUNDLES EVER!



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These are the best green bean bundles I have ever tasted. I make them every Thanksgiving and for parties, everone raves about them. It certainly isn't the healthiest, but is the tastiest! I got the recipe from a friend of a friend-so not sure where it orginated. They are time consuming to make, and you have to plan ahead but I promise you they are well worth it!

Provided by Rasburyberet

Categories     Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans
10 slices bacon
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup melted butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 dash soy sauce
toothpick

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into thirds.
  • Wrap 8-10 beans in a piece of bacon and secure with toothpick.
  • Place in 9 X 13 casserole.
  • Cover with marinade of brown sugar, butter, garlic salt, and soy sauce.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.1, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 281, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 19.1, Protein 4.2

GREEN BEAN BUNDLES (PAULA DEEN)



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This recipe is from Paula Deen's show on Food TV. It looked like the perfect thing for Christmas dinner. It worked out great because I was able to blanch and bundle them and have them all ready to pop in the oven in advance. They looked as yummy as they were. Highly recommended!

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Vegetable

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb fresh green beans
olive oil
salt and pepper
bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Blanch green beans for 3 minutes. Toss them in olive oil and salt and pepper. Bundle about 5 green beans and wrap a piece of bacon around the bundle. Place in a roasting pan and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until bacon is cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.4

FRESH GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



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A great way to fix green beans, one of my favorite vegetables. These can be prepared using French-style green beans, frozen or canned, as a substitute. Just be sure to skip the blanching step of the recipe.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 lb bacon, cut in half crosswise
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees; line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • In large saucepan, combine beans and water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes; drain; plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process and drain again.
  • Wrap about 5 beans in 1 slice bacon.
  • Place seam side down on prepared baking sheet.
  • Repeat process with remaining beans and bacon.
  • In small bowl, combine brown sugar, chili powder and butter.
  • Spoon mixture over green bean bundles.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes, or until bacon is crisp.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 39.8, Sodium 294.7, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 24.4, Protein 4.5

TORI SPELLING'S GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



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Provided by Joyce Chang

Categories     side dish

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 slices bacon
1/2 pound fresh green beans
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Cook the bacon in a heavy skillet over medium heat until partly cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  • Heat a saucepan of water to boiling and add the green beans. Boil for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Arrange groups of 4 to 5 beans in the prepared pan. Wrap each with a slice of bacon.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the sugar, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce, and cook for 1 minute, stirring, until the sugar melts. Brush mixture over the bean bundles. Bake about 15 minutes, until the bacon is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 288 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEN BEAN BUNDLES



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This is a great side dish for the Holiday, my family loves it and the kids will eat their green beans finally !

Provided by msGigi

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans, drained
1 lb bacon, cut in half
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Wrap 7 green beans with bacon and place in prepared dish. Repeat, using all the green beans and bacon.
  • Combine butter with brown sugar. Pour over green bean bundles and sprinkle with garlic salt.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.6, Fat 49.9, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 92.1, Sodium 787.7, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 42.3, Protein 12.8

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh green beans. If using frozen green beans, thaw them completely before using.
  • To make the bundles easier to assemble, blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes before wrapping them in prosciutto.
  • Use a variety of fillings for the bundles, such as cheese, nuts, and herbs. Get creative and experiment with different flavors.
  • Cook the bundles in a hot oven until the prosciutto is crispy and the green beans are tender. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve the bundles hot or at room temperature. They are a great appetizer or side dish.

Conclusion:

Meg's Green Bean Bundles are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are always a hit with guests. With their crispy prosciutto wrapping and tender green beans, these bundles are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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