Crack Green Beans ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from holiday tables & weeknight dinner fans)
🥢 Savory | 🍯 Sweet | 🥓 Bacon-Loaded Comfort
If you think green beans are boring, buckle up — these Crack Green Beans are here to change your mind. Tender green beans tossed in a sweet-savory buttery glaze with crisp bacon… it’s the side dish that steals the spotlight every single time. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or when you want an easy veggie that tastes like a treat.
This dish is simple, cozy, and unbelievably irresistible — one bite and you’ll understand the hype!
Why You’ll Love These Crack Green Beans
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 6–8
💰 Budget-Friendly
✨ Flavor: Sweet, salty, smoky, buttery perfection
💡 Perfect For: Thanksgiving, potlucks, weeknight dinners, picky eaters
Ingredients – Sweet, Smoky & So Addictive
- 4 (14.5-oz) cans green beans, drained (or 6 cups fresh steamed/1–2 lbs frozen thawed)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled (reserve grease)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
Optional Add-Ins:
- Red pepper flakes for heat
- Toasted almonds or pecans for crunch
- A splash of Worcestershire for extra umami
How to Make Crack Green Beans
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
Step 2: Layer the Beans
Add green beans into the baking dish. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top.
Step 3: Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, mix:
- Melted butter
- Brown sugar
- Soy sauce
- Garlic powder
- Pepper
Pour evenly over green beans and bacon.
Step 4: Bake to Perfection
Bake 30–35 minutes, until bubbling and caramelized around the edges.
Stir gently before serving so every bean gets coated in that magical glaze.
How to Serve
- Alongside roast chicken, turkey, ham, or pork chops
- As a Thanksgiving or Christmas side
- With mashed potatoes and rolls — heaven!
What People Are Saying
“My family asks for these every holiday! They vanish FAST!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — Michelle H.
“Never knew green beans could taste this good — even the kids scarf them down.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — Jamie R.
“Brought them to a potluck and everyone begged for the recipe.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — Tara M.
Crack Green Beans – Cheesy, Crispy, and Addictively Delicious
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil green beans in salted water 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine green beans, sour cream, cheddar cheese, half of the fried onions, bacon, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Bake 15–20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle remaining fried onions on top and bake 2–3 minutes more until crispy. Serve warm.
Notes
FAQ – Crack Green Beans
Helpful Tip
For extra flavor, drizzle 1 tbsp bacon grease over the beans before baking — trust us.
Serving these irresistible Crack Green Beans for dinner? Pair them with Cristal Recipes’ Roasted Tomato Basil Soup for a cozy, comforting meal everyone will love
