BBQs and cookouts
Weeknight dinners when you want something special
Tips for the Best Smothered Green Beans
Use fresh or frozen green beans for the best texture (canned can work in a pinch)
Cook your bacon until crispy, then crumble it over the beans before baking
Don’t skip the baking step—it brings all the flavors together and makes the beans truly “smothered”
Want to kick it up a notch? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce
Smothered Green Beans are proof that vegetables don’t have to be bland. They’re sweet, salty, buttery, and downright addictive—making them a must-have for your next family meal or celebration. Even picky eaters and veggie skeptics will be asking for seconds!
So go ahead, grab that casserole dish, and let your green beans get the Southern treatment they deserve.
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