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. This addictive green bean casserole is easy, family-friendly, and packed with rich Southern flavor.
Ingredients
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
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop into small pieces.
3. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder until dissolved and combined.
4. Drain the green beans and place them in a 9×13 baking dish.
5. Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the green beans.
6. Pour the glaze mixture evenly over the beans and bacon. Stir gently to coat.
7. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
8. Let rest for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
This recipe is great for potlucks and holidays since it doubles easily.
Use thick-cut bacon for a meatier texture and stronger smoky flavor.
Let the glaze simmer just enough to dissolve the sugar but don’t boil it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 3/4 cup)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg