Fresh Crack Green Beans with Bacon
Six baked fresh-bean side portions with a brown sugar and soy coating and a cooked bacon topping.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
- 12 ounces bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 6 tablespoon soy sauce low-sodium if preferred
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
As Needed
- water for blanching and rinsing the beans
Instructions
Prepare
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Boil trimmed fresh beans in water for 2–3 minutes until bright green; drain, briefly rinse cold, and dry well.
- Cook bacon pieces in a skillet over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring, until browned and crisp. Drain the pieces and discard the rendered grease.
- Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss with the beans in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Bake
- Bake for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway, until the beans are nearly tender and coated with sauce.
- Scatter cooked bacon over the beans and bake for about 5 minutes more until beans are tender. Divide into 6 portions and spoon pan sauce over each.
Notes
- Refrigerate promptly in a covered container at 40°F or below; use within 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers to 165°F, adding a splash of water if needed.