Crack Green Beans
Crack green beans are a sweet, savory side dish with a caramelized glaze, perfect for holidays, dinners, and potlucks.
Ingredients
- Fresh or canned green beans: 1 pound trimmed if fresh
- Bacon optional: 4–5 slices (cooked and crumbled)
- Brown sugar: 1/3 cup
- Soy sauce: 1/4 cup
- Butter: 1/4 cup melted
- Garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Prepare the Green Beans:
- If using fresh green beans, rinse and trim the ends.
- If using canned green beans, drain them thoroughly.
Assemble the Dish:
- Place the green beans in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- If using bacon, sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the beans.
Make the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Coat the Beans:
- Pour the glaze mixture over the green beans, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the green beans are tender and the glaze is bubbly.
Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Serve warm as a delicious side dish for your meal.
Notes
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 670mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 24g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 5g