Crack Green Beans (Stovetop, Oven & Crock Pot)

Any dish that has the word CRACK in it….you know it’s going to be good right??! These Crack Green Beans are a thing of glory!

Green beans are such a “vanilla” veggie, as my kids would say (AKA: BORING). However, throw in some bacon, a little butter, sugar, and some savory flavors and you have yourself one addicting green beans recipe!

You can serve this simple dish up any day of the week, but it works particularly well on your holiday table alongside turkey, cranberry sauce, and other amazing side dishes like this old-fashioned pea salad!

• A delicious side dish for holiday gatherings.
• A great dish that can be easily made ahead to take to a potluck dinner.
• Finally, a veggie dish that will satisfy even the pickiest eater!
• A buttery, sweet and savory glaze + loads of crispy bacon…need I say more?!

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this delicious Crack Green Beans Recipe:

Canned Green Beans: Whole-cut green beans work best. Preferably, the kind with no salt added. You will be adding other salty ingredients such as soy sauce and Worchestershire sauce, so I like having the flexibility of adding my own salt at the end, only if needed.

Bacon: You can use regular bacon (I like thick-cut) or substitute turkey bacon.

Soy Sauce: Low sodium, if possible.

Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with the exact ingredients will be in the recipe card below!

Step 1: Cook your bacon pieces until crisp (about 10 minutes). Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Discard all but 2-3 tablespoons of the bacon grease.

Step 2: To the pan with the bacon grease, add 4 teaspoons soy sauce, butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and two teaspoons garlic powder & onion powder. Cook for 3-5 minutes until sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens.

Step 3: Add green beans and reserved bacon. Toss well to coat in the glaze. Cook 1-2 minutes more until green beans are warmed through.

⭐️ CONFIDENCE TIP ⭐️

• Storage: Store leftover green beans in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

• Reheating: Reheat green beans in a pan over medium heat until warmed through and glaze is bubbly.

• Freezing: Cool completely. Then transfer crack green beans to a freezer-safe container or zip-top freezer bag. Freeze for up to 6 months. When you are ready to enjoy these green beans again, thaw them in the fridge overnight. Then, follow reheating instructions above.

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This green beans recipe is AMAZING as a holiday side dish! They are also delish alongside meat dishes such as ham, chicken, or pork chops.

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