Description
These 5-Ingredients Crack Green Beans are sweet, savory, and irresistibly addictive! Made with just a handful of pantry staples, this dish comes together in minutes with bold flavor in every bite. The perfect easy side dish for weeknights, holidays, or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh or canned green beans
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place green beans in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
- Pour the sauce over the green beans and top with crumbled bacon.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the beans are glazed and caramelized. Serve warm!
Notes
⭐ **Tips for the Best Crack Green Beans**
• Use canned green beans for the soft, classic texture — or fresh for a firmer bite.
• Let the sauce thicken by baking uncovered.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
• Swap soy sauce for coconut aminos for a lower-sodium option.
• Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: crack green beans, 5 ingredient recipe, easy side dish, bacon green beans, sweet soy green beans