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Must Make Crack Green Beans

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Crack green beans are the side dish that guarantees seconds ! Tender green beans bake in a sweet-savory buttery sauce with smoky bacon. These are simple to make , wildly addictive , and gone in minutes. Why Everyone Will Beg for This Side Caramelized sauce payoff:  As the beans bake, the brown sugar and soy sauce bubble into a glossy glaze that clings to every bite. Minimal prep, major flavor:  Just toss everything in a bowl, bake, and stir occasionally. No blanching, no fancy steps, just straight-up delicious. Kid- and crowd-approved:  Even veggie skeptics can’t resist this sweet-and-savory combo, making it a reliable hit for family dinners and potlucks. Ingredients for Crack Green Beans Green Beans: This recipe is best with canned green beans! Ensure that you drain the beans thoroughly to remove any excess liquid. Bacon: Using precooked bacon makes this recipe even easier! If you prefer to cook your own bacon, using the oven or air fryer is an ...

$55 Christmas Dinner Menu (Yes, It Feeds 6-8!)

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CLICK HERE FOR FREE SHOPPING LIST You all loved the affordable Thanksgiving Menu so much that I turned it into a challenge for Christmas. Could I really feed 8, stay under $60 and keep it a traditional dinner? Yes, yes I can! This entire Christmas dinner came in at $55  and every single dish feels holiday worthy without the holiday price tag. Tis the Season Not to Spend a Fortune Let’s be honest, Christmas dinner can go from “a few ingredients” to “how did I spend this much” faster than kids ripping wrapping paper at 6 AM. I wanted this menu to taste like Christmas without requiring a second mortgage or a cart full of specialty items you will never use again. How to Keep It Under $55 Skip the “holiday add-ons.”  Cinnamon star butter, imported cranberry chutney and the cute cheese shaped like a snowman are not required for joy. Buy the store brand.  No one will taste the label. They will taste the butter. Stick to the list.  If it isn’t writte...