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Crack Green Beans

Addictive Crack Green Beans: A Flavor Explosion You’ll Love

Crack Green Beans are a crowd-pleaser featuring a luscious brown sugar glaze and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 2 lbs fresh green beans trimmed & blanched
  • 4 cans canned green beans drained
For the Glaze
  • 12 slices thick-cut bacon cooked until crispy
  • 1/4 cup butter salted or unsalted
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper just a pinch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Ice Bath

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Trim and blanch fresh green beans or prepare canned beans by draining and patting dry.
  3. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy; reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder until smooth.
  5. Spread green beans in the baking dish, pour the glaze over them, and sprinkle with crispy bacon.
  6. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until the glaze thickens and bubbles.
  7. Cool slightly before serving to enjoy with various proteins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.

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