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Delish Bacon Brown Sugar Green Beans

Delish Bacon Brown Sugar Green Beans

Tender green beans baked with crispy bacon in a buttery brown sugar glaze—sweet, savory, and perfect for holidays or weeknights.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pound fresh green beans ends trimmed
  • 12 ounce thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoon garlic minced (about 2 to 3 cloves)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch until bright green and just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain well and pat dry.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; discard excess drippings.
  • In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  • Add blanched green beans and cooked bacon to the baking dish. Pour the brown sugar butter mixture over the top and toss to coat evenly.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened and the beans are tender.
  • Let rest 5 minutes for the glaze to set. Toss again and serve warm.

Notes

Make ahead: blanch beans and cook bacon up to 1 day in advance; keep refrigerated. For extra sticky glaze, use dark brown sugar. Swap soy sauce with Worcestershire for a different savory note. Line the dish with foil for easier cleanup.