Description
These Crack Green Beans are a flavorful twist on classic green bean dishes, featuring a sweet and savory glaze with crispy bacon. Perfect for a delicious side dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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For the Green Beans:
- 24 oz fresh green beans
For the Glaze:
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Cook the bacon until crispy. Chop into bits and set aside.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.
- Coat the Green Beans: Place green beans in a baking dish. Pour the glaze over the beans, add bacon bits, and mix.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, tossing once or twice during cooking.
- Serve: Drizzle with reserved sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness or saltiness of the glaze according to your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add some crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
