These Brown Sugar and Bacon Green Beans are my favorite vegetable. They might actually be the only vegetable I like. I think I'll start adding brown sugared bacon to all my veggies. This recipe is simple and full of flavor, and it's the perfect time of year to get those green bean bundles from your local farmer's market.
The sweet from the brown sugar and the salty from the crispy bacon take these Brown Sugar and Bacon Green beans over the top.
We love to serve these delicious green beans with our holiday meals, it’s a family favorite and packed with flavor! Our Brown Sugar Green Beans are the perfect simple side dish for any holiday dinner, Thanksgiving dinner or weeknight meal!
Ingredient Notes
- Bacon strips
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Fresh Green beans (or Frozen Green Beans)
- Garlic salt
How to make Brown Sugar and Bacon Green Beans:
- In a large skillet, fry the bacon over medium-high heat until done (but not quite crisp).
- Drain off bacon grease by scooping the savory bacon with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel and crumble the bacon.
- Add butter and 1/4 cup of brown sugar to skillet and add the crumbled cooked bacon back in. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until the brown sugar has dissolved.
- Steam the Green Beans in the bag if they are steamable, otherwise place the green beans in a pot and fill with about 1 inch of water. Bring water to a boil and then place the lid on the pot.
- Steam the beans over medium heat until cooked through, about 5-8 minutes.
- Drain the water from the beans, season with garlic salt, and stir in the brown sugar glaze with bacon pieces.
- Serve immediately.
- Store any leftover green beans in an airtight container in the fridge.
Storing and Other Tips
Store any leftover green beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or stove top.
If the brown sugar mixture starts to go hard, you can quickly reheat it before pouring it over your beans.
Serving Suggestions
- Instant Pot Maple and Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin Recipe
- Instant Pot Turkey Breast
- Malibu Stuffed Chicken
- Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Ham Recipe
Brown Sugar and Bacon Green Beans
These Brown Sugar and Bacon Green Beans are my favorite vegetable. This recipe is simple and full of flavor.
Serving servings
Ingredients
- 6 bacon strips
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 16 ounces frozen green beans, or fresh, 1 bag
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
Equipment
Instructions
- In a large skillet, fry the bacon over medium heat until done (but not quite crisp).
- Drain off grease and crumble the bacon.
- Add butter and brown sugar to skillet and add the crumbled bacon back in. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until the brown sugar has dissolved.
- Steam the Green Beans in the bag if they are steamable, otherwise place the green beans in a pot and fill with about 1 inch of water. Bring water to a boil and then place the lid on the pot.
- Steam the beans over medium heat until cooked through, about 5-8 minutes.
- Drain the water from the beans, season with garlic salt, and stir in the sugar and bacon mixture.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 218 kcal · Carbohydrates: 15 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 17 g · Saturated Fat: 8 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 35 mg · Sodium: 317 mg · Potassium: 218 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 11 g · Vitamin A: 766 IU · Vitamin C: 9 mg · Calcium: 39 mg · Iron: 1 mg
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