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Crack Green Beans

Crack Green Beans: Your New Irresistible Side Dish Delight

Crack Green Beans are a crowd-pleasing side dish that combine fresh green beans with a sticky bacon glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Green Beans
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans fresh is best
For the Bacon Glaze
  • 6 slices Bacon consider partially cooked for extra crispiness
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar swap for low-carb sweetener if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free version
  • 2 tablespoons Butter olive oil can be used as dairy-free alternative
For the Flavor Enhancers
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic can be used for stronger flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder shallots can be used for texture variation

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and rinse fresh green beans under cool water. Trim ends and remove stray strings.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, light brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
  3. Spread trimmed green beans in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Chop bacon and sprinkle over the beans evenly.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce over green beans and bacon, gently tossing to coat.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through to help bacon crisp.
  6. Once baking is complete, check the bacon for crispiness and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, ensure fresh beans are used. Partially cooking the bacon adds crispiness, and spreading ingredients evenly promotes caramelization.

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