"Bacon Brown Sugar Green Beans" is an exquisite culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. This Southern classic seamlessly blends crispy bacon, tender green beans, and a luscious brown sugar glaze, resulting in an irresistibly delicious and vibrant dish. As a versatile side dish, bacon brown sugar green beans effortlessly complement any main course, while also making a delightful appetizer or snack. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the perfect bacon brown sugar green beans, encompassing recipe variations, cooking techniques, and additional tips to elevate your culinary experience.
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BROWN SUGAR N' BACON GREEN BEANS
My husband wants desperately for me to patent and sell this recipe to a canner, but I want to share it with you! It is a huge hit at Thanksgiving and Christmas in place of the standard green bean casserole.
Provided by Dana Giadrosich Pryor
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon drippings. Crumble bacon.
- Bring water to a boil in a skillet. Add brown sugar, vegetable seasoning, and bacon drippings to water; cook and stir until brown sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add green beans and bacon to brown sugar mixture; season with salt. Reduce heat and simmer until green beans reach desired tenderness, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 289 mg, Sugar 8 g
BACON BROWN SUGAR GREEN BEANS
Don't let the name discourage you! With both bacon and brown sugar, this side dish is sure to please. I'm asked to bring these sweet green beans every year to family functions (and birthdays too). **TIPS** I cook the bacon pieces in a skillet until about halfway done before removing from heat and placing on paper towels to help absorb some of the grease. Skipping this process can cause your dish to be exceedingly greasy. If you desire crispier bacon, cook the pieces just a little longer than halfway done, since fully cooking the bacon pieces prior to baking will cause them to burn from the extra cooking in the oven. If you'd like the bacon pieces more tender rather than crispy, you can cover the dish with foil during all or part of the cooking, depending on preference :)
Provided by The Southern Belle
Categories Low Protein
Time 45m
Yield 1 13x9 dish
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut bacon into small (bitesize) pieces and place in a warm skillet. Cook bacon pieces halfway (cook longer if you want crispier bacon) and set aside on a paper towel covered plate. Melt butter in bowl and stir in brown sugar until combined. Season brown sugar mixture with garlic salt (about 1-2 tsps). Drain green beans and add to baking dish. Pour brown sugar mixture over green beans, gently stirring if needed. Top green beans with half-cooked bacon pieces. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3555.5, Fat 232, SaturatedFat 104.5, Cholesterol 449.8, Sodium 3492.7, Carbohydrate 334.7, Fiber 44.7, Sugar 267.2, Protein 66.9
BROWN SUGAR & BACON GREEN BEANS
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a skillet until cooked through but not crisp. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside. Add to skillet with bacon grease: water, brown sugar and season salt. Mix well and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 minutes or until brown sugar is dissolved. Add green beans and mix around. Chop of bacon into small pieces and add to green beans. Cook over medium low heat for approximately 10 minutes, stirring and rotating green beans regularly. Once green beans are cooked through, place on a platter and pour bacon and syrup over the top. Serve immediately
BROWN SUGAR GREEN BEANS WITH BACON
These beans are so incredibly flavorful and make the perfect side dish, especially for the holidays.
Provided by Anita Hoffman
Categories Vegetables
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Place beans in a large pot and cover beans with water. Cover pot and bring to a boil over high heat, Boil until beans are tender, but not soggy ( to the point they can be easily pierced with a fork.) Drain pot and rinse beans in cold water. Set aside.
- 2. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium high heat 6-8 minutes until fully cooked, but not yet crispy. (do not drain grease.)
- 3. Add brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and garlic to the pan and stir until all the ingredients are combined. Add green beans and continue to stir until sauce is bubbly and green beans are thoroughly coated in the sauce (4-6 minutes).
- 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Tips:
- Choose fresh green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and snap when you break them. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the green beans: Remove the ends of the green beans by snapping them off. You can also use a sharp knife to cut off the ends.
- Cook the green beans: You can cook the green beans by boiling, steaming, or roasting them. Boiling is the most common method, but steaming and roasting will give the beans a more flavorful result.
- Add the bacon and brown sugar: Once the green beans are cooked, add the bacon and brown sugar. Cook the mixture for a few minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the brown sugar is melted.
- Season the green beans: Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne pepper.
- Serve the green beans: Serve the green beans immediately. They can be served as a side dish or as a main course.
Conclusion:
Bacon brown sugar green beans are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with fresh green beans, bacon, brown sugar, and a few simple seasonings. The beans are cooked until tender and then tossed with the bacon and brown sugar mixture. The result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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