Description
This Smothered Green Beans recipe features tender cut green beans baked with a sweet and savory mixture of brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, and aromatic spices, topped off with crispy smoked bacon. It’s an easy and flavorful side dish perfect for holiday dinners or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 72.5 ounces cut green beans, drained (five 14.5 ounce cans)
Sauce
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup salted butter, melted
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Topping
- 16 ounces smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled (454-gram package)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Green Beans: Evenly spread the drained cut green beans across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create an even layer.
- Make Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, low-sodium soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly cracked black pepper until well combined.
- Combine: Pour the brown sugar mixture evenly over the layer of green beans, ensuring the beans are well coated with the sauce.
- Add Bacon: Sprinkle the cooked and crumbled smoked bacon evenly over the top of the green beans and sauce mixture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes until the green beans are hot and the flavors have melded beautifully.
Notes
- Drain canned green beans thoroughly to avoid a watery dish.
- You can substitute fresh green beans if preferred; blanch them briefly before assembling.
- For a lower sodium option, use reduced-sodium soy sauce or omit it completely.
- If you want a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and consider adding toasted nuts for texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Southern
Keywords: smothered green beans, baked green beans, green bean side dish, southern green beans, bacon green beans, holiday side dish
