Description
A flavorful family favorite, these Crack Green Beans are rich, sweet, and incredibly savory, making them a standout at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cans cut green beans, drained
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- Optional: Beef bacon, turkey bacon, or chicken strips for a meatier addition
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Arrange the drained green beans in the prepared baking dish. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic until combined.
- Sprinkle the bacon alternative over the green beans (or skip if keeping it vegetarian). Pour the sauce evenly over the beans and bake for about 40 minutes.
Notes
Drain the green beans well to avoid excess moisture. Customize the recipe by adding red pepper flakes or fresh herbs. Taste the sauce before pouring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: green beans, side dish, comfort food, family meal, vegetarian recipes