Here’s a super easy and ultra-addictive recipe for Crack Green Beans — a Southern-style side dish where canned green beans are baked in a sweet, salty, savory glaze made with bacon, brown sugar, and butter. They’re called “crack” green beans because people can’t stop eating them!
🥓 Crack Green Beans
📝 Ingredients:
- 5 (14.5 oz) cans green beans, drained
- 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: pinch of black pepper or red pepper flakes for kick
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange green beans in a 9×13” baking dish. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top.
- Make the glaze:
In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder. - Pour the glaze evenly over the green beans and bacon.
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, or until bubbly and caramelized.
🍽️ Serving Tips:
- Great as a holiday or potluck side dish
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roast chicken, or ham
🔄 Variations:
- Swap canned green beans for fresh or frozen (blanch first)
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or Dijon mustard for tang
- Try maple syrup in place of brown sugar for a twist
Would you like a version using fresh green beans or a slow cooker method?