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Crack Green Beans Recipe

Published: August 14, 2025 Prep Time: About 10 minutes Cook Time: About 25 minutes Total Time: About 35 minutes Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy Category: Side Dish Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onions, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy
  3. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving drippings
  4. Add onions and garlic to the skillet
  5. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes
  6. Add brown sugar, soy sauce, butter, and Worcestershire sauce
  7. Stir until sugar dissolves
  8. Add green beans and toss to coat
  9. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes
  10. Transfer to a baking dish
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes until tender
  12. Garnish with reserved bacon and serve

Special Notes

These crack green beans are so addictive they got their name! The combination of bacon, brown sugar, and soy sauce creates an irresistible sweet and savory flavor. The key is cooking the bacon first to render the fat for flavor. You can customize this recipe by adding mushrooms or almonds. This dish is perfect for potlucks, holiday meals, or any time you want to make green beans special.

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