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Crack Green Beans Recipe

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Crack Green Beans is a sweet and savory side dish featuring tender green beans tossed in a rich sauce made from brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper, topped with crispy crumbled bacon and baked to perfection. This comforting casserole combines smoky, sweet, and umami flavors, making it a perfect accompaniment for any meal.

Ingredients

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Green Beans

  • 5 cans (14.5 oz each) cut green beans, drained

Bacon

  • 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Sauce

  • 2/3 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until they are crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet, drain on paper towels, then crumble and set aside for later use.
  3. Prepare Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, low-sodium soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Assemble Dish: Place the drained green beans evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the beans, then gently toss everything together to ensure the beans are fully coated with the sauce. Finally, sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top.
  5. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and has thickened slightly.
  6. Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm. Enjoy the sweet, savory, and richly flavored green beans as a delightful side dish.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • If you prefer less salt, reduce the soy sauce or use a salt-free substitute.
  • Fresh green beans can be used instead of canned; simply blanch them before assembling the dish.
  • To make it vegetarian, omit the bacon and add smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.

Keywords: crack green beans, green bean casserole, baked green beans, side dish, bacon green beans, sweet and savory green beans

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