Crack Green Beans
Ingredients:
- 5 (8-ounce) cans green beans, drained
- 12 slices bacon, chopped, cooked until crisp and drained
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 7 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a 9×13-inch baking pan, place the drained green beans and cooked bacon pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the green beans and bacon in the baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the beans are heated through and the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.
- Stir and toss the green beans to coat them evenly in the sauce before serving.
Notes:
- You can substitute turkey bacon or slices of ham for the regular bacon if desired.
- Make sure to drain the green beans well before adding them to the baking pan to prevent excess liquid in the dish.
- This dish is perfect for potlucks and dinner parties as a delicious and easy side dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!