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Smothered Green Beans

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πŸ₯“ This Smothered Green Beans recipe combines creamy onions and savory bacon for a rich, flavorful side dish.
🌱 Using a simple mix of pantry staples, it brings comforting, hearty flavors that complement any meal.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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5 cans (15 ounces each) of drained green beans

1 pound of bacon

β…” cup brown sugar

ΒΌ cup melted butter

ΒΌ cup low-sodium soy sauce

1Β½ teaspoons garlic powder

Instructions

1-Whisk together: β…” cup brown sugar, ΒΌ cup melted butter, ΒΌ cup low-sodium soy sauce, and 1Β½ teaspoons garlic powder in a bowl.

2-Pour this mixture evenly over the green beans and bacon in the pan.

3-Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, letting the ingredients meld into a delicious, flavorful dish.

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Notes

πŸ₯“ Substitute turkey bacon for a lower calorie version.
🌿 Use fresh green beans instead of canned (about 1/2 pound fresh per 15 oz can) for a fresher taste.
⏲️ Blanch fresh green beans 7-8 minutes if a softer texture is preferred, and increase baking time accordingly.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American Southern
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 291
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 571mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 42mg