Ingredients for Arkansas Green Beans
- 1 pound fresh green beans, OR 4 (12-ounce) bags frozen green beans, thawed and drained, OR 2 (15-ounce) cans of green beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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How to Make Arkansas Green Beans
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- If using fresh green beans, wash and trim 1 pound (about 3 cups) of green beans. If using frozen, thaw completely and drain well. If using canned, drain and rinse thoroughly.
- Place the drained/rinsed green beans in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook 6 slices of bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet and chop into large pieces. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Sprinkle the chopped bacon evenly over the green beans in the baking dish.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture evenly over the bacon and green beans.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until green beans are tender and the topping is slightly caramelized.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
85g
Fat
22g
Carbs
9g
