How to Make Bacon and Brown Sugar Green Bean Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green bean casserole is a classic side dish that has been a staple at holiday and potluck gatherings for decades. While the traditional recipe calls for cream of mushroom soup and fried onions, this updated version adds a savory and sweet twist with the addition of bacon and brown sugar. The result is a flavor-packed dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

The combination of tender green beans, crispy bacon, and sweet brown sugar creates a delightful balance of flavors a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) package maple bacon
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, or to taste
  • toothpicks

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Mix soy sauce, butter, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
  • Wrap 1 piece of bacon around 3 or 4 green beans. Use a toothpick to secure in place, if necessary, and place in a baking dish. Continue with remaining bacon and green beans. Pour brown sugar sauce on top, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Uncover baking dish; turn and dip the wrapped green beans so they are covered in the sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is fully cooked, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    297 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 1800mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 229mg