Description
Delicious Crack Green Beans featuring crispy bacon, sweet brown sugar, and savory soy sauce — the perfect side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cans (14.5 oz each) cut green beans, drained
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 2/3 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it’s crisp. Remove from heat, drain on paper towels, and crumble once cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place the drained green beans in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the top and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added texture, consider garnishing with toasted almonds. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: green beans, side dish, holiday recipe, bacon, easy recipe