Crack Green Beans
A sweet and savory baked green bean side dish made with crispy bacon and a rich brown sugar glaze.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 5 14.5 oz cans cut green beans, drained
- 8 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Drain the green beans thoroughly to remove excess liquid and spread them evenly into the dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble into small pieces once cooled.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and the sugar begins to dissolve.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the green beans. Gently toss to coat the beans so every bite absorbs the sweet and savory glaze.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly across the top. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven uncovered.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to settle.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra thickness, let the dish sit a few minutes before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Reduce brown sugar slightly if you prefer a less sweet finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 1243kcal | Carbohydrates: 161g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 3641mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 144g | Vitamin A: 1613IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 5mg