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Crack Green Beans

Crack green beans are a delicious, sweet, and savory side dish that elevates any meal with their irresistible flavor. This dish combines tender green beans with crispy bacon and a rich sauce.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 5 cans (14.5 oz each, drained) Cut green beans
  • 8 slices Bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 2/3 cup Brown sugar, light or dark
  • 1/4 cup Butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce, low-sodium preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, adjust to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then crumble and set aside.
  3. Prepare the sauce by whisking together melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Assemble the dish by placing the drained green beans in the baking dish, pouring the sauce mixture evenly over the top, and tossing to coat. Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon.
  5. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
  6. Serve warm—these beans are sweet, savory, and irresistibly rich!

Notes

Be sure to drain the green beans well; excess moisture can thin out the sauce. For added flavor, consider including a tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Keep the bacon crispy by adding it just before serving.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: green beans, side dish, easy recipe, savory, comfort food