How do you convince picky eaters to eat their green beans? Serve them with lots of bacon, of course! This easy vegetable side dish recipe definitely has the picky eater stamp of approval. There’s a hint of sweetness from the brown sugar that’s balanced perfectly with the savory soy sauce and bacon. Sweet and savory? Yes, please! Everything cooks together slowly to really let the flavors develop and marry together. And more importantly, the sweet-and-savory sauce thickens up and is almost caramelized and really coats every single green bean. This easy bacon brown sugar green beans are perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it’s just as scrumptious on busy weeknights.
Ingredients for Bacon Brown Sugar Green Beans
You only need eight ingredients to make this family favorite side dish:
Bacon – I like a thick-cut bacon. You can use applewood or hickory smoked or your favorite type of bacon. Unsalted butter Onion Garlic Reduced sodium chicken broth Light brown sugar Low sodium soy sauce – sub tamari or coconut aminos to keep gluten-free. Green beans – fresh green beans are strongly preferred. However, in a pinch, you can use canned green beans.
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How to Make Green Beans With Bacon and Brown Sugar
Making your new favorite Thanksgiving side dish is easy. Just follow these simple and straightforward steps:
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