Ingredients
– 5 cans (15 ounces each) of drained green beans as main base for texture and nutrition
– 1 pound of bacon for smokiness and crunch
– ⅔ cup brown sugar to add sweetness to the sauce
– ¼ cup melted butter
– ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
– 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions
1-First, place the drained green beans in an ungreased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread them out evenly for the best results.
2-Next, cook the 1 pound of bacon in a skillet until it’s nearly crispy, then drain and chop it before sprinkling it over the green beans.
3-Whisk together the ⅔ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup melted butter, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, and 1½ teaspoons garlic powder in a bowl.
4-Pour this mixture evenly over the green beans and bacon in the dish to ensure every bite is flavorful.
5-Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until the top is nicely browned and the beans are tender.
Last Step:
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🥓 For extra crispy bacon bits, cook the bacon separately until very crispy, then crumble and sprinkle over the top after baking
🌿 Add fresh sliced onions or mushrooms before baking for extra flavor and texture
🔥 For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 291
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 571
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 42