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Best Thanksgiving Green Beans 2025: Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside

This recipe delivers Thanksgiving green beans with a delightful contrast of textures: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's an easy side dish that brings a modern twist to a holiday classic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Bacon Cooking Time 6 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Side Dish, Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Green Beans
  • 3 14.5oz cans cut green beans drained
For the Topping
  • 6 slices bacon cooked until crispy
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 6 tsp Tamari soy sauce
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9 x 13 inch baking pan
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  3. Place the drained green beans into the prepared baking pan.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, Tamari soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well mixed.
  5. Pour this mixture evenly over the green beans in the pan.
  6. Crumble the cooked, crispy bacon and add it to the pan with the green beans.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the green beans are tender and the topping is slightly caramelized.

Notes

This recipe is a favorite for Thanksgiving, offering a delightful texture and flavor that complements any holiday meal. You can prepare the bacon ahead of time to save on cooking day.

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