Description

These 5-Ingredient Crack Green Beans are the ultimate Southern-inspired side dish. Sweet, salty, savory, and slightly tangy, this easy canned green bean recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a crave-worthy comfort food. Perfect for weeknights, BBQs, potlucks, and holiday spreads, this dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Scale

5 (14.5-ounce) cans of cut green beans, drained
12 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Preheat: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or spray a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Layer beans: Drain and spread canned green beans evenly in the baking dish.
Add bacon: Sprinkle chopped turkey bacon over the beans.
Make sauce: Whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
Pour sauce: Drizzle evenly over the green beans and bacon.
Bake: Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.
Serve: Gently toss before serving to coat beans in sauce.

Notes

Drain beans thoroughly to avoid excess liquid.
Cut green beans work best—avoid French-style for this recipe.
Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar or adding spice with red pepper flakes.
Stir before serving to coat everything evenly in the sauce.
Not freezer-friendly—best enjoyed fresh or stored in the fridge.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Oven-Baked
Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Keywords: Crack Green Beans, Canned Green Bean Recipe, Cowboy Green Beans, Million Dollar Green Beans, Southern Side Dish