Can I make this a make-ahead green bean recipe?

Yes! You can blanch the beans and mix the sauce a day in advance. Store them separately in the fridge. When ready to cook, toss the beans with the sauce and bake. This makes it a perfect stress-free option for holidays.

Can I use frozen green beans?

Yes, frozen green beans work well. Thaw them completely and pat them dry before using. You do not need to blanch thawed frozen beans as they are usually pre-blanched.

Is this similar to an addictive green bean casserole?

It has similar flavor profiles due to the savory and salty elements, but without the heavy cream of mushroom soup. It is lighter, crisper, and focuses more on the glaze and bacon rather than a creamy sauce.

How do I make this gluten-free?

The recipe is naturally gluten-free if you use Tamari instead of traditional soy sauce. Always check your bacon package to ensure it is processed in a gluten-free facility.

Crack Green Beans: Best Addictive Bacon Recipe

Name: Crack Green Beans with Bacon and Brown Sugar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) Fresh green beans, trimmed and washed; 8-10 slices Bacon, chopped into small pieces; 1/2 cup (115g) Unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup (100g) Brown sugar, packed; 1 tbsp Soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free); 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Onion powder; Salt and Black Pepper to taste; Optional: 1/4 cup Sliced almonds

Crack Green Beans with Bacon: The Most Addictive Side Dish

These Crack Green Beans are the ultimate easy holiday side dish. Fresh green beans are blanched, then roasted with crispy bacon and a savory-sweet brown sugar butter glaze. They are addictive, crowd-pleasing, and ready in under an hour.

Author: Hana Martin
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 40
Total Time: 60
Yield: 8 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs (900g) Fresh green beans, trimmed and washed

8–10 slices Bacon, chopped

1/2 cup (115g) Unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup (100g) Brown sugar, packed

1 tbsp Soy sauce (or Tamari)

1 tsp Garlic powder

1/2 tsp Onion powder

Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Optional: 1/4 cup Sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch green beans for 3-5 minutes. Drain and transfer to ice water. Drain again and pat dry.

3. Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove to paper towels. Reserve 1 tbsp bacon grease (optional).

4. Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and reserved bacon grease in a small bowl.

5. Place beans in the baking dish. Pour sauce over beans and toss to coat. Top with crispy bacon.

6. Bake for 30-40 minutes, tossing halfway through, until sauce is bubbly and caramelized.

7. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storage: Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Make-Ahead: Blanch beans and mix sauce a day ahead. Combine and bake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 210
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 280
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 7
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 18
Fiber: 3
Protein: 4
Cholesterol: 35

Keywords: Crack Green Beans, addictive green bean casserole, crispy bacon green beans

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