introduction
This is a simple, tasty side dish called Crack Green Beans. It uses canned French-style green beans, bacon, brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder. The beans cook in a sweet salty sauce and the bacon adds crunch. It is quick and great for weeknights and holidays. It also pairs well with other simple mains like Crack Burgers.
why make this recipe
People make this recipe because it is easy and very tasty. It needs few ingredients and little time. The sauce is sticky and sweet. The bacon makes it rich. This dish fits both everyday dinners and special meals. If you like bold, creamy sides, try ideas like Cracked Garlic Steak Tortellini for a full meal.
how to make Crack Green Beans
This recipe is simple. You cook the bacon until crispy. Mix the sauce with brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Toss the drained beans with the sauce and bacon. Bake until hot and bubbly. Stir once and serve.
Ingredients :
- 2 cans Canned French-style green beans (Make sure to drain them well.)
- 6 slices Bacon (Cook until crispy.)
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar (Provides the sticky sweetness.)
- 1/4 cup Butter (Melted.)
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce (Use low-sodium if preferred.)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Directions :
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain the canned green beans well.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop or crumble it.
Assembly:
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
- Toss the drained beans with the sauce.
- Stir in most of the bacon, saving some for the top.
Baking:
- Put the bean mix in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the reserved bacon on top.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until hot and slightly bubbly.
- Serve warm.
how to serve Crack Green Beans
Serve hot as a side. It pairs well with chicken, pork, beef, or casseroles. Put it in a dish and spoon onto plates. Garnish with extra bacon if you like. For a full meal, add a simple salad and bread.
how to store Crack Green Beans
Let the beans cool to room temperature. Put them in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3–4 days. To reheat, microwave until hot or warm in the oven at 350°F until heated through. Do not freeze the baked dish — the texture can change.
tips to make Crack Green Beans
- Drain the cans well to avoid a watery dish.
- Cook bacon until very crispy for best texture.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce if you want less salt.
- If sauce is too thin, bake a few extra minutes to thicken.
- For a quicker option, you can heat the mix on the stove, but baking gives a better finish.
- For more ideas on quick, tasty sides, check Crack Burgers for inspiration.
variation (if any)
- Add chopped onions or shallots for more flavor.
- Use turkey bacon for a lighter version.
- Swap brown sugar for maple syrup for a different sweet note.
- Add red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Use green beans from a can or fresh blanched green beans if you prefer.
FAQs
Q: Can I use fresh green beans?
A: Yes. Blanch fresh beans first until just tender, then use the same sauce and bake as directed.
Q: Can I make this ahead?
A: Yes. Assemble and store in the fridge. Bake when ready to serve. Heat times may increase slightly.
Q: Is this dish very sweet?
A: It is sweet and salty. You can lower brown sugar to taste for less sweetness.
Q: Can I use less bacon?
A: Yes. Use less or omit bacon. The dish will still have flavor from the sauce.
Q: How long do I bake it if I use fresh beans?
A: Bake 20–25 minutes, same as canned, until sauce is hot and bubbly.
Conclusion
For more versions and photos of this classic dish, see these online takes on Crack Green Beans: Crack Green Beans (Mrs. Happy Homemaker), Crack Green Beans – Sailor Bailey, and Crack Green Beans – Fantabulosity.
Crack Green Beans
Ingredients
- 2 cans Canned French-style green beans Make sure to drain them well.
- 6 slices Bacon Cook until crispy.
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar Provides the sticky sweetness.
- 1/4 cup Butter Melted.
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce Use low-sodium if preferred.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain the canned green beans well.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop or crumble it.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
- Toss the drained beans with the sauce.
- Stir in most of the bacon, saving some for the top.
- Put the bean mix in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the reserved bacon on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and slightly bubbly.
- Serve warm.
