The Best Crack Green Beans
The Best Crack Green Beans around! This sweet, savory, and smoky side dish with a bacon and brown sugar butter glaze is sure to steal the show. Perfect for a holiday meal or an easy weeknight side.
Why You Need To Make Crack Green Beans
If you’ve never tried a Crack Green Beans recipe, get ready to fall in love with the most irresistible and unexpected side dish ever! The first time my husband tried these after I tested the recipe, he said, “I hope those are going on the blog!” And he was absolutely right.
These beans are the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and smoky flavors, coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze with crispy bacon. How can anyone not go crazy for that combo?! You truly have to resist devouring the entire pan yourself!
Ingredients for The Best Crack Green Beans
You can find all the measurements for the ingredients in the recipe card below.
- Bacon- Thick cut bacon works really well in this recipe.
- Canned green beans– We like to use the short-cut beans because they hold up well during the baking time.
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Soy sauce– Make sure it’s low-sodium.
- Pantry seasonings- Garlic powder, onion powder paprika, salt and pepper
Feel free to use fresh or canned green beans, but I like canned since they’re quick, easy, and affordable. You really can’t go wrong especially when bacon is involved.
How To Make Crack Green Beans
Other than cooking the bacon, this dish takes almost no time to throw together.
- Cook bacon until crisp. I like there to be a little chew as the bacon will continue to cook in the oven with the beans.
- Combine the butter sauce, by stirring together butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, and seasonings in a small bowl.
- Assemble the beans in a baking dish and toss with the butter sauce. Top with cooked bacon pieces and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes.
Ang’s Tips and Suggestions
- Fresh Green Beans: If using fresh green beans, blanch them for 5 minutes in boiling water and drain before baking. This helps keep them tender but not mushy.
- Gluten-Free Option: Swap the soy sauce for coconut aminos or tamari for a completely gluten-free version.
- Make it Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes to the butter sauce for a sweet-and-spicy twist.
I love sneaking in a recipe that surprises guests, and trust me, once they try these sweet and savory green beans with bacon, everyone will be asking for the recipe.
The Best Crack Green Beans
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 8 slices, thick bacon, cooked crisp
- 4 (15) ounce cans, cut green beans, drained well
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar, not packed
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Cook bacon then cut into large or small pieces.
- In a small bowl combine melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, and seasonings.
- Add drained green beans to a baking dish then pour the butter sauce over the beans. Gently toss with a spoon and spread out in an even layer.
- Place the cooked bacon pieces on top of the beans but don't stir together. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes. It should be hot, bubbly, and slightly caramelized,
Notes
Nutrition
More Delicious Side Dish Recipes To Try
If you love these Crack Green Beans, you’ll definitely want to try a few of my other favorite side dish recipes that are perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners.
For something rich and creamy with a lighter twist, my Healthier Creamed Corn is always a hit. Pair it with comforting Harvest Potatoes or my Light and Fluffy Mashed Potatoes for the ultimate cozy meal.
If you’re looking for something fresh and colorful, the Layered Green Salad adds a crisp, vibrant touch to any spread. For a heartier side, my Green Bean Wild Rice Casserole or Confetti Wild Rice Pilaf make beautiful additions to your holiday table. And don’t forget the Homemade Stove Top Stuffing, this is a classic that can’t be forgotten!
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