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Maple Glazed Green Beans

 Green beans are one of the few vegetables my guys will eat without complaint so I'm always looking for new ways to change them up.  I found Merry G's Maple Glazed Green Beans on the Taste of Home website and knew they'd be a hit because they love maple syrup and bacon.

March is Maple Month here in New Hampshire but it's definitely not the time of year to get fresh green beans. I opted for using a steam in bag variety which cooks in about 4 1/2 minutes.


I love how the syrup cooks down and candies the bacon and onions and dried cranberries.  I went light on the pepper while cooking it and added more to my portion at the table.  Using the steam in bag beans makes this a super fast side dish, perfect for busy weeknights!

 

 

Maple Glazed Green Beans

Maple Glazed Green Beans

Ingredients

  • 10.8 oz steam in bag green beans
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon, optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare beans according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion and bacon over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain.
  3. Stir cranberries, syrup, salt, pepper and, if desired, bourbon into onion mixture.
  4. Add beans; heat through, tossing to combine.

Notes

Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/maple-glazed-green-beans/

Other recipes you may enjoy:

Maple Apple Baked Oatmeal

Morning Maple Muffins

maple, bacon, dried cranberries, green beans
Side dishes, Maple
American

 

 



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