Green Beans With Brown Sugar and Bacon

Old Fashioned Green Bean Recipe, with bacon and a sweet and sour dressing. A side dish that will compliment any meat entree.

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 242kcal

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut bacon into ½ inch pieces and fry until nice and crispy.
While the bacon is cooking, open and drain the green beans, then spread them out into a 3 quart casserole dish. A 9 x 13 Pyrex will work but it will be crowded. I like to use a 4 quart dish so I have more room to stir and serve without spillage.
In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce and garlic powder. Pour it over the green beans.
After the bacon is crispy, use a slotted spoon to sprinkle it over the green beans. Stir the beans to distribute the sauce and the bacon. Bake the beans uncovered for 40 minutes.

Tip for Cooking Bacon for Bits:

I like to slice the bacon into pieces and then fry it. As opposed to frying strips of bacon and then cutting it. Bacon can be a bit ornery to slice, but if you put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes before cutting it, it will be much more manageable.
Use a good quality knife, or kitchen shears to slice the bacon strips into pieces. No need to separate the individual slices. Cut the bacon into ½ inch pieces.

Tips for Success:

Cooking Bacon: Watch the bacon carefully when cooking. Use a medium low heat. Don't over cook the bacon or you'll add a burnt flavor to the beans. And don't undercook. If the fat isn't rendered the bacon will be soggy or flabby if not crisped properly.

Soggy Beans: The only reason you'd end up with soggy beans is if the casserole is simply cooked too long.

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Scaling Recipe: If you have a large casserole dish, this recipe is easy to double. It's also easy to cut the ingredients in half for a smaller batch.
Make Ahead: Holiday hosting can become hectic. Make this recipe a day ahead, cover with plastic wrap. Remove plastic wrap, then bake when ready to start cooking for the meal.