Description
Crisp crack green beans bring Southern comfort to your dinner table with an irresistible spicy-savory blend of seasonings. Zesty, crunchy, and addictively delicious, these beans promise a flavor explosion that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cans (14.5 ounces/425 milliliters each) green beans, drained
- 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar
- 7 teaspoons (35 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) garlic powder
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the middle to ensure even heating.
- Transfer the drained green beans into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading them out in a single layer for optimal sauce coverage.
- Evenly distribute the crispy, crumbled bacon across the surface of the green beans, ensuring consistent flavor distribution.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl until the ingredients form a smooth, glossy sauce.
- Carefully drizzle the prepared sauce over the green beans and bacon, gently tilting the pan to ensure complete and uniform coating.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, using a spatula to stir the beans every 10-15 minutes to prevent sticking and promote even caramelization.
- Remove from the oven when the beans are tender and the sauce has developed a rich, sticky glaze.
- Give the beans a final toss to redistribute the sauce, ensuring each bean is coated with the delectable mixture.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing the aromatic blend of bacon and sweet-savory sauce to tantalize the taste buds.
Notes
- Customize bacon choices by using turkey bacon or plant-based bacon alternatives for healthier or vegetarian versions.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding minced fresh garlic instead of garlic powder for a more robust and authentic taste profile.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting brown sugar with coconut sugar or using half the recommended amount for a lighter sweet note.
- Prevent soggy beans by patting green beans completely dry before adding sauce and ensuring they’re spread in a single layer for even roasting and crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 199
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 326 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg