Smothered Green Beans
These smothered green beans are so quick and easy to throw together. The sweet and savory sauce paired with the salty bacon is sure to be a hit!
If you’re like us its easy to get stuck in a rut of what to make for dinner. We always tend to make the same easy sides over and over again but its nice to have some different ways to switch it up. These smothered green beans are the perfect weeknight side item to make that will impress the whole family.
I love a dish that is sweet, savory and has a nice salty punch. The brown sugar gives it a great sweetness but the bacon takes it to a whole other level. This dish can be made with fresh green beans but if your short on time and don’t want to get the cutting board and knife out than I suggest using canned green beans. If you are from the south like us than you are no stranger to a side of green beans at the dinner table. This make plain canned green beans taste so much better with minimal effort. (See in notes instructions on how to make this in large batch for potlucks or family gatherings)
Tools You May Need
- Saucepan (I love this one from Target)
- Skillet
- Measuring cups
- Mixing Bowl
- Small Baking Dish
- Can Opener
- Tongs
Tips and Tricks
1. This recipe can be adjusted to taste. If you like a sweeter teriyaki flavor than add a little more brown sugar. Or if you want a more savory taste than add an extra 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
2. This recipe is great when made with canned green beans as well. You can use 1 can of green beans as a substitute to the 1 bag of green beans.
3. When making this for a crown we like to make it with the following:
– 5 cans green beans, 1lb bacon, 2/3 c brown sugar, 1/4c butter melted, 1/4c soy sauce, 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Can be baked in oven or crockpot.
Ingredients
- Fresh or Canned Green Beans
- Brown Sugar
- Soy Sauce or GF Tamari
- Garlic Powder
- Butter
- Bacon
Step by Step Instructions
1. Wash green beans and cut the ends off. Cut bacon into small pieces.
2. In skillet cook bacon until mostly done. Drain on plate lined with paper towel. Do not overcook as they will finish cooking in the oven.
3.Whisk together soy sauce or gluten free tamari, brown sugar, garlic powder and melted butter.
4.Place green beans into a small baking dish and pour over sauce. Finish by sprinkling bacon over the top.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350
Smothered Green Beans
These smothered green beans are a sweet and savory side. This is an easy and quick recipe to throw together for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 bag (12-15oz) green beans
- 3-4 pieces of bacon
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter melted
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 2tbsp soy sauce, gluten free tamari, or coconut aminos
Instructions
1. Wash green beans and cut the ends off. Cut bacon into small pieces.
2. In skillet cook bacon until mostly done. Drain on plate lined with paper towel. Do not overcook as they will finish cooking in the oven.
3.Whisk together soy sauce or gluten free tamari, brown sugar, garlic powder and melted butter.
4.Place green beans into a small baking dish and pour over sauce. Finish by sprinkling bacon over the top.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350.
Notes
1. This recipe can be adjusted to taste. If you like a sweeter teriyaki flavor than add a little more brown sugar. Or if you want a more savory taste than add an extra 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
2. This recipe is great when made with canned green beans as well. You can use 1 can of green beans as a substitute to the 1 bag of green beans.
3. When making this for a crown we like to make it with the following:
- 5 cans green beans, 1lb bacon, 2/3 c brown sugar, 1/4c butter melted, 1/4c soy sauce, 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Can be baked in oven or crockpot.
