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Ruth Cullen's Green Bean Bake

Ruth Cullen's Green Bean Bake layers tender green beans with smoky bacon and sautéed onions, then bakes them in a tangy-sweet chili sauce accented by brown sugar and dry mustard. The result is a savory, slightly spicy casserole with a glossy, flavorful glaze—perfect as a crowd-friendly side for weeknight dinners or holiday tables.

  • Prep25 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Ruth Cullen's Green Bean Bake
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the grease behind. Crumble the bacon and set it aside.

  3. 3

    Stir the onion into the bacon grease and cook over medium heat until tender; drain.

  4. 4

    In a medium baking dish, combine the bacon, onion, green beans, brown sugar, dry mustard, and chili sauce.

  5. 5

    Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through.