Buttered Brown Sugar Green Beans
While my elevated Christmas recipe features crisp haystack bundles of fresh green beans wrapped delicately in smoky ribbons of real bacon, a show stopping side that never fails to impress—this version brings all the comfort and flavor in a fraction of the time.
Meet the humble but irresistible cousin – buttered brown sugar green beans. This quick and easy rendition leans into convenience, using tender canned green beans and savory bacon bits, but don’t be fooled—there’s nothing ordinary about the flavor. A glossy glaze of butter and brown sugar gives this dish a nostalgic warmth that instantly transports me to our family’s Thanksgiving table.
Sweet, salty, and rich with tradition, it’s a beloved classic that never misses its place in our holiday spread. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings alike, this simple side dish proves that great flavor doesn’t always require a culinary production—just heart, heritage, and a good helping of butter.
Preheat the oven to 350, Drain and place the green beans into a baking dish
Melt the butter and whisk in the brown sugar and garlic salt until well combined. Pour the butter mixture over the green beans – do not mix it, then sprinkle the bacon over the top and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes and serve family style. Print
Buttered Brown Sugar Green Beans
Tender green beans baked in brown sugar and butter with smoky bacon
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 stick salted butter – melted
- 3 cans whole green beans
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 2–3 TBL crumbled real bacon pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350
- Drain and place the green beans into a baking dish
- Melt the butter and whisk in the brown sugar and garlic salt until well combined
- Pour the butter mixture over the green beans – do not mix it
- Sprinkle the bacon over the top and cover with aluminum foil
- Bake for 45 minutes and serve family style