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Best Crack Green Beans Recipe

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4.9 from 117 reviews
  • Author: Harper
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Best Crack Green Beans recipe is a deliciously addictive side dish featuring tender green beans baked with crispy bacon and a sweet, savory sauce made from brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings, these green beans come out caramelized, flavorful, and irresistible.

Ingredients

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Green Beans

  • 5 cans (14.5 oz each) green beans, drained

Bacon and Sauce

  • 12 slices bacon
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare green beans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Drain the canned green beans thoroughly and place them evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook and chop bacon: Fry the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until they are crispy. Remove bacon and place on paper towels to drain excess grease, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle the chopped bacon evenly over the green beans in the baking dish.
  3. Make the sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a sweet and savory glaze.
  4. Combine sauce with beans and bacon: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the green beans and bacon layered in the baking dish, making sure everything is coated well.
  5. Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and caramelized, and the green beans are tender.
  6. Serve hot: Remove from oven and serve the crack green beans hot, directly from the baking dish for best flavor.

Notes

  • Drain green beans well to avoid watery casserole.
  • Use unsalted butter to control overall saltiness, as bacon and soy sauce add salt.
  • You can substitute fresh green beans blanched briefly if preferred, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
  • For a smokier flavor, try smoked bacon.
  • This dish reheats well and can be prepared a day ahead.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: green beans, baked green beans, crack green beans, bacon green beans, side dish, holiday side, easy vegetable dish

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