Description
These slow cooker canned green beans are one of those set-it-and-forget-it sides every Southern cook needs in their back pocket. Made with just 7 simple ingredients, including canned green beans and crisped-up bacon bits, this low-maintenance dish simmers away in the crock pot for 4–6 hours. The result? A slightly sweet, buttery Southern green bean that’s tender, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd. With 24 servings, it’s a go-to for holidays, potlucks, or any big gathering where you need a reliable and delicious side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 Pound Bacon (6-7 slices) - cut into bits
- 100 Ounces of Canned Green Beans
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 Onion - finely diced
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, place the bacon that has been sliced into bits. Cook until finished. Remove cooked bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel to soak up any excess grease.
- In a slow cooker, add cooked bacon bits, green beans, brown sugar, butter, finely diced onion, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and turn on low to cook for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Enjoy when ready.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days.
- This recipe feeds a crowd for the holidays but can easily be halved if you don't need to fix this much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 Hours
- Category: Sides & Veggies
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
- Calories: 66
- Sugar: 2.4 g
- Sodium: 86.1 mg
- Fat: 5.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.8 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 11.2 mg
