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Crack Green Beans

Crack Green Beans

Addictively flavorful green beans cooked with bacon, brown sugar, and soy sauce - a crowd-pleasing side dish that earns its name.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh green beans (or 2 15-ounce cans of green beans)
  • ½ pound bacon slices, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons reserved bacon grease
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Cook bacon in skillet until crispy; drain, reserving 1 tbsp grease.
    Whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, butter, garlic powder, pepper, Worcestershire, and bacon grease.
    Toss green beans with sauce and bacon in 9x13 baking dish.
    Bake uncovered 35-40 minutes, stirring once, until tender and glazed.

Notes

  • For crispier texture: Reduce baking time by 10 minutes
  • Substitute coconut aminos for soy sauce to reduce sodium
  • Add sliced almonds before baking for crunch
  • Can be made ahead and reheated
Keyword Crack Green Beans