No one seems to know why Arkansas Green Beans are called Arkansas Green Beans, but let’s just thank the genius who came up with this dish anyway! This southern-style side is such a great way to make plain old green beans utterly delicious, it’s sure to become one of your favorite sides!
To make this recipe even simpler, I’ve recommended using canned beans but you can of course use fresh. The beans and bacon are baked in a delicious sweet and salty sauce, that caramelizes somewhat in the oven and can be spooned all over the softened beans when you come to serve them. This is a great side to serve alongside some boiled rice and simple cooked chicken breasts – the sauce is enough to give everything a good coating!
To make this version of Arkansas Green Beans, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat an oven to 350°F.
Drain the beans and spread them out on a rimmed baking sheet.
Place the bacon rashers on a microwave-safe plate and cook for about 2 minutes. Place them on top of the beans.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sugar, butter, and garlic powder together. Ladle the sauce evenly over the beans and bacon.
Bake the beans for 40 minutes until tender.
Why not serve up a sticky, delicious plate of these Arkansas Green Beans for your next weeknight dinner? Let me know what you think of this simple Southern classic - leave a comment below or tag #cookmerecipes in your cooking posts!
These Arkansas Green Beans turned out amazing! I used canned beans for quickness and the sweet sauce was finger-licking good!
I made these Arkansas Green Beans for a family dinner, and everyone loved them! The sauce gave such a lovely twist to the beans—it's so easy and delicious. I highly recommend it!
Delicious! I made this for my friends' dinner party, and it was a hit. Super easy and the flavor was amazing!
¡Deliciosas!
Simply great beans, easy to make!
Delicious!
OMG, these Arkansas Green Beans are a lifesaver! I whipped this up for a fam dinner last week and my kids were gobblin’ them up like candy! I used canned beans ‘cause I’m all about keeping things easy. The sweet and salty sauce is to die for! Def my new go-to side dish, for sure!
So easy, delicious!
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