Aunt Sarah’s Green Beans

These green beans are absolutely delicious!  They can be served immediately or prepared ahead of time (follow steps 1-3 and store for 1-2 days before finishing).

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What I Used:

  • 1.5 lbs fresh green beans
  • 5 strips thick-cut bacon
  • Garlic salt to taste
  • 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 4 Tbsp butter

Mise en place

  • Wash green beans, snap ends off, and cut down to preferred size.

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  • Steam green beans until crispy tender (we went with 3 minutes with the microwave).

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  • Cook bacon just enough so that it is “cooked” but not crispy (45 seconds per side).

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  • Prep remaining ingredients for drizzling.

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(1)  Place green beans in an oven-safe container and sprinkle with 3-4 passes of garlic salt and 1/2 brown sugar.

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(2)  Break bacon into large chunks and lay on top and bury among green beans.

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(3)  Use remaining brown sugar to cover.

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If cooking for Thanksgiving dinner, these green beans will store, covered for 1-2 days.

(4)  On day of serving, drizzle with melted butter.

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(5)  Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

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For more Thanksgiving Recipes, please check out this post on our Evolving Thanksgiving!

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