Crack Green Beans
This recipe for Crack Green Beans combines tender green beans with crispy bacon and a sweet glaze for a delicious, easy side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans canned French-style green beans Drained well
- 6 slices bacon Cooked until crispy
- 1/4 cup butter Melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar For sweetness
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Use low sodium if preferred
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove it from the pan, let it cool, and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet, then add the brown sugar and stir to create a glossy syrup.
- Stir in the soy sauce and garlic powder until well combined.
- Add the drained green beans to the skillet and stir to coat evenly with the glaze.
Baking
- Transfer the glazed green beans to a baking dish and scatter the crumbled bacon on top.
- Drizzle any remaining sauce over the beans and bacon.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, stir, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the beans are tender and the bacon is crisp.
Serving
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for a few moments before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired before serving.
Notes
If the beans are too sweet, a splash more soy sauce can be added to balance the flavors. You can also use fresh green beans for a crunchier texture.