Description
Sizzling Crack Green Beans deliver a Southern-style sensation that combines savory bacon with sweet brown sugar magic. Crisp green beans and smoky bacon create an irresistible side dish you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cans (8 ounces) green beans, drained
- 12 slices bacon, chopped, cooked until crisp, and drained
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 7 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for roasting the green beans with bacon and creating a caramelized glaze.
- Drain green beans thoroughly and arrange them in a 9×13-inch baking dish, creating an even layer that will allow for consistent cooking.
- Scatter crispy bacon pieces across the green beans, distributing them evenly to ensure each serving has a balance of vegetables and meat.
- Whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl until the glaze becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Drizzle the prepared glaze over the green beans and bacon, carefully coating each component to maximize flavor absorption.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize and develop a rich, glossy appearance while the green beans become tender.
- Remove from the oven and gently toss the green beans and bacon to ensure complete coverage with the sticky, sweet glaze.
- Transfer to a serving dish immediately, allowing the heat to maintain the glaze’s glossy texture and the bacon’s crisp quality.
Notes
- Trim green beans carefully to remove tough ends, ensuring a tender and enjoyable texture.
- Opt for thick-cut bacon for maximum crispiness and robust flavor that complements the green beans perfectly.
- Adjust brown sugar quantity based on desired sweetness level, allowing customization for different taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, consider using turkey bacon or reducing butter content while maintaining the dish’s delicious glazed profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 216
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg