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Crack Green Beans Recipe

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Crack Green Beans is a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish featuring fresh or canned green beans baked in a deliciously sticky sauce made with brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder, topped with crispy bacon for a perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Fresh green beans or 2 cans Canned French-style green beans (drained well)
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Butter (melted)
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 6–8 slices Crispy bacon, divided

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If using fresh green beans, wash and trim them. Drain canned green beans thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
  2. Make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder until the mixture is smooth and combined.
  3. Assemble the dish: In a baking dish, add the drained green beans. Toss them with most of the crispy bacon pieces, then pour the buttery sauce evenly over the beans and bacon.
  4. Add topping: Sprinkle the remaining crispy bacon evenly on top of the beans and sauce for added texture and flavor.
  5. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized around the edges, and the green beans are tender.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh green beans and trim their ends before cooking.
  • Low-sodium soy sauce can reduce salt content without sacrificing flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your desired sweetness level.
  • Use crispy bacon to add a crunchy texture contrast.
  • This dish is best served hot as a side to meats or holiday meals.

Keywords: crack green beans, baked green beans, sweet soy green beans, bacon green beans, side dish, holiday side

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