Bacon Brown Sugar Green Beans

Name: Bacon Brown Sugar Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 (28 oz) cans green beans, drained; salt, pepper, and garlic blend, to taste; 5 tbsp soy sauce; 5 tbsp teriyaki sauce; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 6 tbsp butter, sliced; 3 slices bacon

Bacon Brown Sugar Green Beans is a simple baked side dish that combines canned green beans with a sweet and savory glaze of brown sugar, soy sauce, teriyaki, and butter, then topped with crispy bacon. It's an easy make-ahead option perfect for holiday meals.

🌍American 🏷️Green beans 🏷️Casserole 🏷️Bacon 🏷️Brown sugar Sweet and savory

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🏷️Side dish

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Total

1h 20m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

3 (28 oz) cans green beans, drained
salt, pepper, and garlic blend, to taste
5 tbsp soy sauce
5 tbsp teriyaki sauce
1 cup brown sugar, packed
6 tbsp butter, sliced
3 slices bacon

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Add the drained green beans to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3
Sprinkle generously with a salt, pepper, and garlic blend.
4
Pour the soy sauce and teriyaki sauce over the green beans.
5
Evenly cover the top of the green beans with brown sugar.
6
Place the sliced butter on top of the brown sugar.
7
Lay the bacon slices over the top.
8
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
9
Bake for 30-40 minutes.
10
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Drain canned green beans thoroughly to prevent a watery finished dish; pat dry with paper towels if excess liquid pools.
Stir the soy sauce, teriyaki, and brown sugar together before adding to the pan so the sugar dissolves evenly and coats all beans.
Cook bacon until it reaches your preferred crispness before crumbling and topping; undercooked bacon can soften during baking.
Bake uncovered so the liquid reduces and the top browns; if edges brown too fast, tent loosely with foil.

Substitutions

Brown sugar → white sugar or maple syrup (reduce to 3/4 cup; maple will add deeper flavor)
Butter → olive oil or bacon fat (use same amount for richness)
Soy sauce + teriyaki → low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (adjust salt to taste)
Bacon → pancetta or smoked turkey bacon (alters flavor slightly; use 4-5 slices for equal coverage)

Storage & make-ahead

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat at 325°F for 10-15 minutes or in the microwave. Add fresh bacon crisps before serving to restore crunch.

Common Questions

Can you use fresh or frozen green beans instead of canned?

Yes. Use about 6 cups fresh or frozen green beans (thawed and drained). Fresh beans may need 5-10 minutes blanching first to soften slightly before baking.

How long does this dish take to bake?

Typically 25-35 minutes at 350°F until the edges are bubbly and the bacon is crispy. Timing depends on your oven and how full the baking dish is.

Can this be made ahead?

Yes. Assemble the dish (without bacon on top) up to 1 day ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Add bacon just before baking, or bake covered and add fresh bacon crisps before serving.

What if I don't have teriyaki sauce?

Use all soy sauce (10 tbsp total) or replace teriyaki with a mix of soy sauce, a splash of mirin or honey, and a pinch of ginger for similar sweet-savory depth.

Can this recipe be scaled up for a crowd?

Yes. Double or triple all ingredients and use a larger baking dish. Increase baking time by 10-15 minutes if needed; check for bubbly edges as the doneness cue.