Description
This Smothered Green Beans recipe features tender green beans baked with crispy bacon and a savory-sweet glaze made from brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder. A comforting and flavorful side dish perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 5 (15-oz) cans green beans, drained
Bacon Topping
- 1 lb bacon
Sauce
- â…” cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to prepare for baking the dish.
- Prepare Green Beans: Pour the drained green beans into an ungreased 9×13-inch baking pan, spreading them evenly.
- Cook Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon until it is almost done but not too crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, drain on paper towels, then chop into pieces. Sprinkle the chopped bacon evenly over the green beans.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, low-sodium soy sauce, and garlic powder to create a flavorful glaze.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the sauce evenly over the green beans and bacon in the baking pan. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40 minutes until heated through and flavorful.
Notes
- Using low-sodium soy sauce helps control the saltiness of the dish.
- Drain canned green beans well to avoid excess liquid in the baking dish.
- For a fresher taste, substitute canned green beans with fresh or frozen green beans, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the bacon and consider adding smoked paprika or liquid smoke for a smoky flavor.
