Addictive Crack Green Beans

Name: Addictive Crack Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh green beans (trimmed); 12 oz bacon (cut into 1-inch pieces); 0.5 cup light brown sugar (packed); 6 tbsp soy sauce; 0.25 cup butter (melted); 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder

Crack Green Beans are a delightful side dish that combines fresh green beans with crispy bacon, resulting in an irresistible sweet and savory glaze. The savory notes from the bacon enhance the crisp-tender texture of the green beans, while a sticky sauce made from brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic coats each bean. Ideal for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that elevates simple ingredients into a captivating centerpiece.

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45 min total4 servings

Ingredients

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Servings

•2 lbs fresh green beans (trimmed)
•12 oz bacon (cut into 1-inch pieces)
•0.5 cup light brown sugar (packed)
•6 tbsp soy sauce
•0.25 cup butter (melted)
•1 tsp garlic powder
•0.5 tsp onion powder

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Wash and trim the green beans.
3
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, packed brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
4
Whisk until well combined.
5
Place the trimmed green beans in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6
Sprinkle the chopped bacon over the green beans.
7
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the top and toss gently to coat.
8
Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and the sauce has thickened into a sticky glaze.
9
Remove from the oven and serve immediately.