Y’all know I love taking a classic side dish and giving it a little Southern twist. This Southern Bacon Green Bean Bake is the easiest green bean casserole without the canned soup—and it’s loaded with crispy bacon, a brown sugar glaze, and savory garlic onion flavor.

Whether you’re serving it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Sunday supper, this quick and easy green bean side dish will disappear fast.

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Ingredients for Southern Bacon Green Bean Bake

• 2 (14.5 oz) cans cut green beans, drained
• 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
• ⅔ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup (half stick) melted butter
• 2 tablespoons Tamari soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic or garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder

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How to Make Southern Bacon Green Bean Bake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray or oil a 2.5-quart casserole dish (a 9×13 works if doubling).
2. Add green beans. Drain and place into the dish.
3. Make the glaze. Whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, tamari, garlic, and onion powder. Pour over green beans.
4. Add bacon. Crumble crispy bacon right on top.
5. Bake. 25 minutes until bubbling and lightly caramelized.

This is the easiest baked green bean recipe you’ll ever make—and it looks like you spent way more effort than you did.

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Why You’ll Love This Green Bean Side Dish

• Quick: Ready in 30 minutes.
• Crowd-pleasing: Sweet, savory, and smoky flavors everyone loves.
• Flexible: Works with almost any casserole dish and doubles easily.
• Holiday ready: Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.

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What to Serve with Southern Bacon Green Bean Bake

This green bean casserole with bacon pairs perfectly with comfort food classics:

• Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice – Easy family dinner made in the crock pot.
• Salisbury Steak – Juicy beef patties with rich homemade gravy.

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Storage and Reheating Tips

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in the oven at 325°F until warm, or quickly in the microwave.

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