Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

If using canned green beans, drain them well. For fresh beans, blanch in salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes then transfer to an ice bath.

Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and crumble.

In the same skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter and stir in 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir until smooth.

In the greased baking dish, combine the green beans, drizzle the glaze over them, and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.

Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and the glaze thickens.

Allow to cool slightly for about 5 minutes before serving.