Description
This crack green beans recipe is the ultimate sweet and savory side dish featuring canned green beans, crispy bacon, brown sugar, and butter. It’s a quick, oven-baked comfort food that’s perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cans green beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop into small pieces.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder until dissolved and combined.
- Drain the green beans and place them in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the green beans.
- Pour the glaze mixture evenly over the beans and bacon. Stir gently to coat.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: Crack Green Beans, Green Bean Casserole, Southern Side Dish