This copycat Cracker Barrel Green Beans recipe is a fantastic side dish for family dinners and holiday meals! The green beans are cooked with the bacon, making them flavorful and delicious.
Cracker Barrel Green Beans Recipe
We shared this recipe while missing being able to drop into Cracker Barrel for a delicious comfort food meal. Our closest Cracker Barrel is in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. We were not leaving the house, let alone driving across state lines.
There are talks about getting a Spokane restaurant at some point, but we have yet to see one! I am crossing my fingers and toes that we get a Cracker Barrel close to home.
Until then, I am working on making Cracker Barrel recipes at home. These Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Country Green Beans with bacon are so easy to make and delicious.
The bacon and onions add so much flavor to the green beans. It is the perfect side dish for family dinners or holiday meals!
Ingredients Needed
Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make epic Cracker Barrel Green Beans! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.
- Slices of Thick-Cut Bacon
- Green Beans
- Onion
- Sugar
- Salt
- Pepper
Equipment Needed
- Large Dutch Oven with a Lid or a 2-quart Saucepan
- Kitchen Spoon/Stirring Utensil
- Heat-Resistant Potholders: A couple of years ago, we had a fire scare when we didn't realize we had turned a burner on, and a cloth potholder caught fire. Thankfully, we walked by the kitchen, saw the smoke, and got it out ourselves. Since then, we have only used these heat-resistant potholders.
How to Make Cracker Barrel Green Beans
I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.
- Cut bacon into pieces, add to Dutch oven, and cook bacon
- Once the bacon is browned but not crisp, add green beans with juice, salt, pepper, sugar, and onion.
- Bring to a light boil, then turn down to simmer.
- Cover saucepan and simmer
Preparation and Storage
Make-Ahead: This green bean recipe is easy-peasy if you prep the bacon and onions beforehand! We spend a few times a month prepping staples we use often, such as veggies, and tossing them in the freezer for later use.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy them within three to five days.
Freezing/How to Freeze: You can portion the green beans into an airtight, freezer-safe container and freeze them for up to three months. When ready to serve them, just thaw them out and heat them in the microwave.
How to Reheat: You can reheat leftovers using your microwave or skillet, depending on how many portions you prepare.
Recipe Variations
Substitutions: We use canned green beans for convenience since they don’t require prep, and we make many green bean dishes at our house. You can use blanched green beans if you prefer fresh veggies.
Vegetarian + Vegan Option: Swap the bacon with a meat-free alternative to make these Cracker Barrel Green Beans vegetarian and vegan!
Gluten-Free: This recipe should be gluten-free, as none of the ingredients typically contain gluten. Check for a gluten-free label on the bacon and canned green beans if you are highly sensitive, as these ingredients may contain additives that may not be gluten-safe.
Alcohol-Free Option: We haven’t seen any boozy versions of these Copycat Cracker Barrel Green Beans, and we don’t use alcohol in this recipe.
Smaller Serving Size: The written recipe makes eight servings. Scale it up or down to your desired yield.
Make It Spicy: Add a bit of spice by adding ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
Larger Group/More Servings: You can easily double or triple this recipe, depending on how many people you serve. I like using a large Dutch oven or large pan for huge batches to ensure the green beans have enough space to simmer on the stovetop.
Sugar-Free: The written recipe contains 6 grams of sugar per serving. Use a sugar-free bacon and white sugar alternative to make it sugar-free.
Tips for the Best Cracker Barrel Green Beans
- Make sure you cut your bacon into chunks before cooking it.
- I used my large Dutch oven to make this Cracker Barrel green beans with bacon recipe. It worked perfectly.
- Cook the bacon on medium heat until lightly brown so it cooks without getting too crispy.
- Make sure the bacon has browned before you add in the green beans. You want to get the great flavor from the bacon mixed in with the green beans.
- When adding green beans, salt, sugar, and pepper, I leave the bacon grease in the pan. I want to get all of the flavors I can.
- Add the onions on top of the green beans and wait for the liquid to come to a slow boil.
- This recipe takes about an hour, with cooking time from start to finish. The prep time is quick. You only need to measure the salt, pepper, and sugar and chop the bacon a bit.
- You can print the recipe to make it easier to follow at home.
What to Serve with Cracker Barrel Green Beans
This Cracker Barrel copycat recipe features green beans cooked in bacon to give them massive flavor! They are perfect when you crave a bite of this homestyle American chain from home. We like enjoying them from breakfast to dinner and sometimes in between! Here are some menu planning suggestions.
Sides: BLT Pasta Salad, Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams, Cracker Barrel Carrots, CrockPot Bourbon Baked Beans, CrockPot Tater Tot Chicken Casserole, CrockPot Corn Pudding, 2 Ingredient Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups, Easy Homemade Banana Bread
Main Dishes: Bacon Pot Pie, Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs, Crock Pot Steak Stroganoff, Crockpot Mushroom Pasta Casserole, Easy German Apple Pancake, French Toast Casserole, Apple & Raisin French Toast, Cracker Barrel Pecan Pancakes, Crock Pot Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Desserts: 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars, Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling, Orange Dreamsicle Salad, Bisquick Peach Cobbler, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies, Air Fryer Donuts, Cinnamon & Sugar Crescents, Raspberry Coffee Cake, Biscuit Donuts
When to Serve
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter)
- Kid friendly side dish
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Cracker Barrel Green Beans Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 slices Bacon cut into pieces
- 42 oz Green beans 3 cans
- ¼ cup Onion
- 1 Teaspoon White Sugar
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cut bacon into pieces, add to dutch oven and brown
- Once bacon is browned but not crisp add in green beans with juice, salt, pepper, sugar and onion.
- Bring to a light boil, then turn down to simmer
- Simmer for 45 minutes
Kitchen Tools
- Dutch Oven
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