Crack Green Beans
A delicious side dish combining green beans with crispy bacon and a sweet, sticky glaze. Perfect for any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and trim the fresh green beans, removing the tough ends.
- Combine melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Place trimmed green beans in a 9×13 inch baking dish and sprinkle bacon on top.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the green beans and bacon, then gently toss to coat.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, use thick-cut bacon. You can substitute butter with olive oil for a healthier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg