Description
Crack Green Beans are a deliciously sweet, savory, and buttery side dish topped with crispy bacon. This easy casserole is baked to perfection, making it the perfect complement to any meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 cans (14 oz each) green beans, drained (42 oz total)
- 12 strips bacon, cooked until slightly crispy
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare Bacon:
- Cook bacon over medium heat until slightly crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Assemble Casserole:
- Drain canned green beans and place them in a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
- Bake:
- Pour the sauce evenly over the green beans.
- Top with the cooked bacon pieces.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 40 minutes.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- Storage: Store cooled green beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for 20–25 minutes.
- Variations: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slight kick or use turkey bacon for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg