These Barbecue Green Beans make an amazing side dish for special occasions, get togethers, or any weeknight meal! They are loaded with bacon, onions, and a homemade barbecue sauce. You’ll never want to go back to plain green beans again!
Hey y’all, sorry I went a little MIA at the end of last week! I do have a good reason, though; I literally got lost in a book! 🙂
I’m a big fan of Downton Abbey and ever since the news broke that this next season will be their last, I’ve been taking it pretty hard. I was in need of a little Downton fix, so I decided to look for books from that same time period.
After a little searching, I found “The House at Riverton” and decided to download the sample on my iPad and give it a whirl. Well, it sucked me in y’all! I was pretty much useless until I finally finished it this morning. I won’t give any details about the book, I’ll only say… READ IT! It’s good. 🙂
Even though I was busy devouring a book this past week, I still had some recipes planned out to share with y’all in preparation for Easter! These Barbecue Green Beans are one of my favorite side dishes for holiday meals because they are SO so yummy.
I hold this recipe near and dear to my heart because it is also the first recipe I ever truly developed myself. 🙂
One evening a few years ago when we were still living in Kansas, I had this crazy craving for baked beans. I raided my cupboards, but all I had on hand were a few cans of greens beans. I used to keep my shelves pretty well stocked with green beans since they were (and still are!) my son’s favorite vegetable.
I figured I’d give it a shot, and I was VERY happy with the results! They have made a regular appearance at our Easter table every year since.
Give this recipe a try, you won’t be disappointed! 🙂
Barbecue Green Beans
Ingredients
- 2 cans cut green beans,, drained
- 1/4 cup onion,, diced
- 5-6 slices bacon,, chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place green beans in the bottom of a casserole dish and set aside.
- Cook onion with the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until bacon is crisp. Drain most of the fat.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the green beans and gently mix. Bake green beans in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!
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Natasha says
If I double this recipe, do I double EVERY ingredient??
Ashlyn says
Yes!
Adrianne says
I love that this recipe has bacon in it, one of the best foods in the world. I can also see why you hold this recipe dear to your heart, it is such a great one for bbq’s!!
Diana says
That’s an interesting way to cook green beans, will have to try this as I always cook them plain and boring.
Adriana says
Not a fan of green beans but making them as you suggest I would try them at home as they look tasty and are a perfect side for a BBQ menu.
Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says
These look so delicious! And that sauce looks scrumptious. Love the touch of bacon – sounds like a dish I will adore!
Kiki Johnson says
OMG, I instantly started to drool when I looked at those pics! Perfection! That bbq glaze looks incredible! I could eat those as a main – any protein would be bland next to this !
Kristin says
Can I make these the night before and bake the morning of?
Ashlyn says
I’m sure that would work just fine!
Sara says
I rarely ever eat green beans. They seem so meh to me, but this looks good! I would definitely try these beans!
Sharon says
These beans sound amazing. Definitely, not your typical green bean recipe and I love it!
Hannah Healy says
WHAT A GREAT IDEA! I’E NEVER THOUGHT OF PUTTING BBQ SAUCE WITH GREEN BEANS!
Taylor Kiser says
These barbecue green beans look ahhmazing! I can’t wait to try these! Such a fantastic idea!
Valentina says
Ohhh, I was a big Downton Abbey fan, so I’m totally taking your book recommendation. 🙂 And this recipes looks seriously amazing! Brilliant idea!
Dianne Penn says
These are so tasty. Will make again for our next BBQ. Thanks for sharing
Ashlyn says
Glad you enjoyed them, Dianne!
Cindy Wiliams says
These loo really good. I have a lot of fresh green beans that I have frozen. How many cups of fresh/frozen green beans would I use?
Ashlyn says
Hi Cindy! I’d use between 3-4 cups of fresh. Hope you enjoy!
Sue Travis says
I made this for a church function and everybody loved it. What size cans of green beans did you use? I just guessed when I made it.
Ashlyn says
Hi Sue! So glad to hear everyone enjoyed it! The cans are 14 oz.
Charlotte says
Great post!!!Looks great- this is a good way to get my friend to eat green beans! Thanks for the post.
Carrie @ Kenarry: Ideas for the Home says
Yum! These green beans look delicious, Ashlyn. I’m going to have to give this recipe a try. Pinned and shared!
Ashlyn says
Thanks friend! You’re the best!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
Ooh yes please, these look amazing! Great combination. Must try it!
Ashlyn says
They really are good!!
Susan says
Your cheesey crockpot tortellini recipe. How many does it serve?
Ashlyn says
Hi Susan! Sorry for the late response! It serves 6!
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
That sounds so good! I must try these! I want to find time to read so badly! I actually have a Pinterest board dedicated to books I want to read based on people’s recommendations. I will add this one because I do love historical fiction!
Ashlyn says
I’m so glad you said, “historical fiction.” DUH! That’s what I should’ve been googling! LOL! But yes, the book is really good!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
I love the idea of these! They sound awesome…..how can you go wrong with beans and bbq?? Can’t wait to try them!
Ashlyn says
They really are super good!
Annie @Maebells says
I am in denial about Downton, I can’t even talk about it! :'( I really need Edith to be happy before it ends! I am going to look up that book! And I definitely need to make these green beans! I love this idea! Maybe they will help me come out of my Downton depression?!
Ashlyn says
Oh my gosh, I know! Edith… it just breaks my heart! I can’t even handle thinking about only one more season being left!!! 🙁