Description
Crack Green Beans are a deliciously addictive side dish that combines fresh green beans with crispy turkey bacon, all enveloped in a sweet and savory brown sugar and soy sauce glaze. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings, weeknight dinners, or potlucks, impressing guests with its delightful crunch and flavorful profile. The combination of tender green beans and the richness of turkey bacon creates a satisfying texture that pairs beautifully with various main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz fresh green beans
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon until crispy; chop into bits and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme until smooth.
- In a baking dish, combine fresh green beans with the glaze mixture and turkey bacon bits; mix well.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until green beans reach desired tenderness; toss halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve warm with extra sauce poured over top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg