Slow-Cooker Sweet Green Beans with Bacon
These Slow Cooker Sweet Green Beans with Bacon are the perfect easy side dish for busy holidays — or any night of the week! Fresh or frozen green beans simmer slowly with brown sugar, garlic, and onion powder for a cozy mix of savory and sweet. Add crispy bacon just before serving, and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing dish that’s full of real flavor without the fuss. Great for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or your next family dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Method: Crockpot
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds fresh or frozen green beans
- 4–6 slices of bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the green beans in your slow cooker.
- Sprinkle in brown sugar, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add ½ cup of water, then stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until the beans are tender.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon right before serving.