Cracked Green Beans
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Cracked Green Beans
Description
Cracked Green Beans feature green beans cut and drained, sautéed alongside crispy thick-cut bacon pieces. After rendering the bacon fat, the skillet is cleared and butter is melted to combine with brown sugar and soy sauce, creating a sweet and savory glaze. The green beans are then tossed in this buttery glaze, seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, before mixing the crispy bacon back in.
The dish balances the earthiness of the beans with the richness of butter and the caramelized notes from brown sugar, enriched by the salty umami of soy sauce. The bacon adds a crisp texture and smoky flavor that elevates the overall dish.
This recipe is practical for those looking to add depth to green beans beyond simple steaming or boiling, and pairs well with roasted or grilled meats. Ensuring the beans are well drained before cooking keeps the sauce from becoming watery, maintaining a glossy finish and concentrated flavors.
Careful draining of green beans is important to avoid diluting the sauce, and using thick-cut bacon allows for a satisfying crispiness mixed throughout.
Ingredients
- 3 .5 oz green beans drained, cut
- 8 lices Bacon chopped, thick cut
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Add the bacon to a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until it's crispy and cooked through.
- Set the bacon aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Remove the grease from skillet and add butter.
- Once the butter has melted, add in the brown sugar and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer and whisk until combined.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and season with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Mix to combine all together.
- Add in the bacon, mix, and enjoy!
Notes
- Drain green beans thoroughly before cooking to prevent a watery sauce and bland flavor.
- Use thick-cut bacon for a better crispy texture in the finished dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1238mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 384IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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