Best 10 Green Beans With Bacon And Brown Sugar Recipes

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Green beans are a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways, but one of the most popular is to cook them with bacon and brown sugar. This dish is a classic Southern comfort food, and it's a great way to enjoy fresh green beans. The bacon adds a savory flavor to the beans, while the brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover bacon grease, which is full of flavor.

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BROWN SUGAR N' BACON GREEN BEANS



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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

6 slices bacon, or more to taste
½ cup water
¼ cup brown sugar, or more to taste
1 teaspoon vegetable seasoning salt (such as McCormick® Vegetable Supreme® Seasoning)
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
salt to taste

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



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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

2/3 lb bacon
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans
1 teaspoon garlic salt (to taste)

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

GREEN BEANS AND BACON



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
Kosher salt
1/2 pound bacon, roughly chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Toss the green beans into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until bright green in color and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the beans and shock in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the beans again and pat dry.
  • Cook the bacon in a large, heavy saute pan until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Spoon off the excess bacon grease, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the onion to the pan and saute until soft and very tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until just fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the reserved green beans and the pecans and cook until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes more. Return the bacon to the pan, pour in the lemon juice and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

BBQ BACON & BROWN SUGAR GREEN BEANS



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A bag of frozen cut green beans gets an amazing flavor boost in just 20 minutes. Cook bacon and onions, then add BBQ sauce, brown sugar and beans. Whoa.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup KRAFT Thick & Spicy Barbecue Sauce
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen cut green beans

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon and onions in medium saucepan on medium heat until bacon is crisp and onions are crisp-tender; drain.
  • Add barbecue sauce, water and sugar; mix well.
  • Stir in beans; cover. Cook on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 3 g

BROWN SUGAR AND BACON GREEN BEANS



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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.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 bacon strips
¼ cup butter
¼ cup brown sugar
16 ounces frozen green beans (or fresh, 1 bag)
¼ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 317 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROWN SUGAR & BACON GREEN BEANS



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Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 - 10 slices of uncooked bacon
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon season salt
2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed off

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-GLAZED GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Brown-Sugar-Glazed Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs green beans, trimmed
4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2/3 cup shallot, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 t dried thyme)
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil.
  • Add beans, cook just until tender but still bright green, 5 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until lightly browned, 5 minutes.
  • Add shallots and thyme; cook until shallots are tender and bacon is crisp, 3 minutes.
  • Stir in sugar; cook until golden, 2 minutes.
  • Add beans; toss well.
  • Stir in vinegar, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan.
  • Stir in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.7, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 177, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.9, Protein 3.7

BACON WRAPPED GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Bacon Wrapped Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Angel91805

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 lb fresh green beans
4 slices bacon
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove to paper towels.
  • Drain beans; place about 12 beans on each bacon strip. Wrap bacon around beans and secure with a toothpick. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, garlic salt and soy sauce; brush over bundles. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 28.3, Sodium 162.2, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 16.1, Protein 2.6

OLD-FASHIONED GREEN BEANS



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Mom would prepare homegrown green beans using this recipe and, boy, did they ever taste good! The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar a touch of sweetness. This is one irresistible side dish. -Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds fresh green beans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, brown sugar and water. Stir gently; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are crisp-tender, 15 minutes. Remove to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BACON AND BROWN SUGAR GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Great side dish for family events if you're tired of the regular green bean casserole. This salty and sweet side dish will definitely be the talk of the table!

Provided by BrandonS

Categories     Side Dish

Time 9h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 297 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 1799.7 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

Tips:

  • Choosing Fresh Beans: Opt for green beans that snap easily when bent, indicating their freshness and tenderness.
  • Trimming the Beans: Trim the ends of the green beans to remove any tough fibers and ensure even cooking.
  • Using Quality Bacon: Select thick-cut bacon for a more substantial and flavorful presence in the dish.
  • Cooking the Bacon: Cook the bacon until it reaches your desired crispiness, adding smoky and savory notes to the dish.
  • Sautéing the Onions: Sauté the onions until they become translucent and slightly caramelized, adding sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • Adding Garlic: Incorporate minced garlic towards the end of cooking to infuse the dish with its aromatic and pungent flavor.
  • Seasoning: Season the green beans generously with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavors.
  • Using Brown Sugar: Add brown sugar to create a sweet and slightly caramelized glaze on the green beans, balancing the salty and savory elements.
  • Cooking Time: Cook the green beans until they reach your desired tenderness, whether you prefer them crisp-tender or slightly softer.
  • Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Enhance the dish by garnishing it with fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or thyme, adding a pop of color and freshness.

Conclusion:

With its combination of fresh green beans, crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar, this recipe offers a flavorful and delectable side dish that complements a variety of main courses. The tips provided aim to guide you in selecting the best ingredients, achieving the perfect cooking techniques, and creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Remember to adjust the recipe to suit your personal preferences, and don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs or spices to create a unique and unforgettable dish. Enjoy the deliciousness of green beans with bacon and brown sugar, and indulge in a culinary experience that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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