Green Bean Bundles

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spread the bacon on the pan and partially cook the bacon until it just starts to brown around the edges - 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 2

Once cool enough to handle, drain the bacon grease into a small bowl. Cut each slice of bacon in half with a pair of kitchen shears. Set aside.

Step 3

Blanch the green beans in salted boiling water for about 3 minutes. Immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water and allow to chill for about 5 minutes. Drain well and set the beans aside.

Step 4

Gather a bundle of 4 to 6 green beans and wrap a half slice of bacon around it. Place the bundle back on the rimmed baking pan seam side down. Repeat with all the green beans. You should end up with about 16 bundles.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon grease with the onion soup mix and the white wine vinegar. Spoon some of the mixture over each bundle.

Step 6

Return to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the bacon is just crisp. Serve warm.