This Crack Green Beans recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal! They are so easy to make and are full of flavor. They are the perfect blend of sweet and savory for a fresh twist of this classic vegetable side dish.
If you love Smoked Green Bean Casserole then you will want to try this hearty side dish next time.This casseorle is loaded with a sweet soy sauce dressing and topped with crunchy smoky bacon. You can’t go wrong with that tangy combination.
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Why I Love This Recipe
The perfect side dish for any meal, these crack green beans are so easy to make and full of flavor. They offer a fresh twist on an old classic with their sweet yet savory taste that will leave you wanting more!
- Ready in 30 minutes
- Perfect for holiday meals
- Even picky eaters love this easy vegetable recipe.
If you love green bean recipes like this one you may also enjoy this Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole recipe.
Ingredients
You can find the full list of ingredients and the amounts that you need to make this recipe in the recipe card below.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Here are a few ways that you can customize this easy recipe to suit your taste buds.
Green Beans: Instead of using canned green beans you can also use steamed frozen green beans, or fresh green beans that have been partially cooked.
Sweetner: If you are keto or low-carb you can use your favorite brown sugar sweetener instead of sugar.
Oil: If you are dairy-free you can use olive oil in place of the melted butter for this recipe.
How to Make Crack Green Beans
These Crack Green Beans are the perfect side dish for any meal! They’re so easy to make and full of flavor. The savory sweetness is just enough without being overwhelming, making them an excellent addition to your favorite dishes with fresh vegetables or meat as well.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the green beans in the casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
- Pour the mixture over the green beans.
- Top the green beans with the bacon.
- Bake for 25 minutes and serve.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve this green beans with some of these other tasty dishes:
- Air Fryer Honey Glazed Salmon
- Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
- Slow Cooker Lemon Glazed Turkey Breast
- Instant Pot Baked Ham
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to make sure this side dish turns out perfectly for you.
- Make sure that you cooked bacon or even real bacon pieces in this side dish recipe.
- You can grease the casserole dish or spray it well with nonstick cooking spray for easy cleaning up.
- If you are using fresh green beans, make sure that you cook them by sauteing, steaming, or boiling them until they slightly tender before adding to the casserole dish.
Storage
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.
You can also freeze these green beans for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat as desired.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this crack green beans recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Yes, use one tablespoon of minced garlic instead.
Yes, to make them in slow cooker, just add the ingredients listed to the slow cooker, and then cook on low heat for about one hour. Leave the lid of your slow cooker slighty ajar so that the condensation evaporates instead of making your beans watery.
Yes, add them to the large skillet and cook on medium heat for about 10 – 12 minutes or until some of the sauce is absorbed.
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Crack Green Beans
Equipment
- small bowl
- 9×13 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 43.5 ounces green beans three cans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 7 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 8 slices bacon cooked until crisp and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the green beans in the casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
- Pour the mixture over the green beans.
- Top the green beans with the bacon.
- Bake for 25 minutes and serve.
Notes
- Make sure that you cooked bacon or even real bacon pieces in this side dish recipe.
- You can grease the casserole dish or spray it well with nonstick cooking spray for easy cleaning up.
- If you are using fresh green beans, make sure that you cook them by sauteing, steaming, or boiling them until they slightly tender before adding to the casserole dish.
Can I use frozen beans that have been thawed?
Yes, you can use frozen green beans that you have thawed. Just make sure that you drain off all the excess water that may come off then when they thaw. I hope you enjoy them!