Description
These Best Crack Green Beans are the ultimate sweet and savory side dish. Made with crispy bacon, fresh green beans, caramelized onions, and a buttery brown sugar glaze, they’re a family favorite perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. This green bean recipe combines Southern comfort with easy prep, making it one of the best green bean recipes out there.
Ingredients
1 lb green beans (fresh or canned, drained)
6 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Reserve a bit of bacon grease in the pan.
2. Add the chopped onions to the same pan. Sauté until they’re golden and soft.
3. If using fresh green beans, blanch them in boiling water for 4–5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
4. In the skillet, add butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder to the onions. Stir until everything is melted and well combined.
5. Add the green beans and cooked bacon to the pan. Gently toss to coat everything in the glaze. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend the flavors.
6. Serve hot. Garnish with extra bacon bits or cracked pepper if desired.
Notes
Use fresh green beans for a crisp-tender texture.
Don’t skip sautéing the onions—they’re key to building deep flavor.
Let the glaze simmer briefly once combined to help it cling better to the beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg