Cracker Barrel Green Beans
Bring the comforting flavors of a Southern classic to your table with this Cracker Barrel Green Beans recipe! Featuring tender green beans simmered to perfection in savory chicken broth, this dish is elevated by the smoky richness of crispy bacon and the subtle sweetness of a touch of sugar. A quick sauté of finely chopped onions adds depth, while simple seasonings like salt and black pepper highlight the natural flavors of the fresh ingredients. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing side dish offers all the cozy, homestyle appeal of your favorite Cracker Barrel meal—no reservation needed. Perfect for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or any meal in need of a flavorful boost!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 4 slices bacon (diced)
- 0.5 cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Rinse the green beans thoroughly and trim the tough ends, if needed. Set aside.
In a large skillet or saucepan, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the rendered bacon grease in the pan.
Add the finely chopped onion to the bacon grease in the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them with the bacon grease and onions.
Pour in the chicken broth, then sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender but not mushy.
Remove the lid and stir in the reserved crispy bacon. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve warm. Enjoy your homemade Cracker Barrel Green Beans!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2795 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.5 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1624 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
