Crack Green Beans
Crack Green Beans are a comforting side dish featuring tender green beans coated in a sticky sweet-salty glaze with crispy bacon. Perfect for potlucks and family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 cans 14.5 oz each cut green beans, drained well Use canned green beans for convenience.
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled Reserve a tablespoon of bacon fat for the glaze if desired.
- 2/3 cup brown sugar (light or dark) Dark brown sugar gives a deeper flavor.
- 1/4 cup butter, melted Melted for easy mixing.
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce Can use tamari for a gluten-free option.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
Assembly and Baking
- Place drained green beans in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce over the beans and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top in an even layer.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened. If the edges begin to darken too quickly, loosely tent with foil for the last 5 minutes.
- Serve warm; the glaze will thicken slightly as it cools.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Can freeze, but texture changes slightly. Best reheated in an oven.