Description
A comforting and savory side dish featuring tender green beans, smoky bacon, and a rich, sweet-savory glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can green beans (or 1 lb fresh green beans, blanched)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: red pepper flakes
- Optional: shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain the green beans well.
- Cook the bacon until crisp, then crumble and set aside.
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
- Add the green beans and most of the bacon to the bowl; gently stir until coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with the remaining bacon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbling and hot throughout.
- Let rest before serving to allow the glaze to thicken.
Notes
For a sweeter version, add an extra tablespoon of brown sugar. For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream in creamy variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: green beans, side dish, bacon, holiday recipe, easy side, vegetarian option