Description
These Crack Green Beans are a delicious side dish that combines the freshness of green beans with the savory goodness of bacon and a sweet, sticky sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 24 oz fresh green beans
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Cook the bacon until crispy. Chop into bits and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.
- Assemble: Place green beans in a baking dish. Pour sauce over beans, add bacon bits, and mix.
- Bake: Bake for 45 minutes, tossing once or twice. Serve warm with reserved sauce.
Notes
- Coat green beans evenly with sauce using a spatula.
- For crispier bacon and caramelized sauce, broil for 3-5 minutes at the end.
- Set aside some sauce for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
