Crack green beans recipe
This crack green beans recipe is sweet, savory, and packed with bacon flavor. An easy Southern side dish made with simple ingredients in 40 minutes!
Ingredients
- 5 cans 15 ounces each cut green beans, drained (or substitute with fresh green beans or frozen green beans)
- 12 slices crispy bacon cooked and crumbled (turkey bacon works too)
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter 1 stick, melted
- ¼ cup soy sauce – use low-sodium soy sauce if you prefer
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional Garnish:
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the bacon. In a large skillet, fry 12 slices of bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
- Prepare the sauce. In a bowl, whisk together: ⅔ cup brown sugar, ½ cup melted butter, ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder.
- Assemble the casserole. In a large baking dish, add the drained green beans. Pour the sauce over the beans, then top with crumbled bacon.
- Bake the green beans. Place in the oven and bake uncovered for 30 minutes. The sauce will bubble and caramelize around the edges.
- Serve and enjoy! Garnish with parsley and black pepper if desired. Serve hot with your favorite main course.
Notes
- Don’t skip draining the green beans—excess liquid will water down your sauce.
- Crisp the bacon well for the best flavor and texture.
- Taste the sauce before baking and adjust sweetness or saltiness to your preference.
- Don’t overbake—the beans should be tender but not mushy.
- To make ahead, assemble everything, cover with foil, and refrigerate overnight. Bake before serving.