Easy Bacon and Green Beans -

Easy Bacon and Green Beans

Welcome to your new go-to weeknight staple – our Quick & Easy Southern Bacon and Green Beans recipe! This dish combines crispy bacon, fresh green beans, and a hint of sweetness to create a side that's incredibly flavorful and quick on time. Perfect for busy evenings, this will become a new favorite at your dinner table.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 221 kcal

Equipment

Cast iron skillet
Cutting board
knife
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans ends trimmed
6 slices bacon chopped
1 medium onion diced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup chicken broth optional for added flavor
¼ teaspoon black pepper
salt to taste

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
Add the diced onion to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook until the onion is translucent and soft, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper with the onions. Cook for another 2 minutes until the mixture is fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet. Toss to coat them in the onion and sugar mixture.
Pour in the chicken broth (if using) and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the green beans cook until they are tender, about 15 minutes.
Once the green beans are cooked to your desired tenderness, return the cooked bacon to the skillet. Stir well to combine and heat through for about 2 minutes.
Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Notes

Storage Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze This dish is not freezer friendly.
Reheat Gently reheat on the stovetop or in a microwave until warm.
Substitutions
Bacon: Swap pork bacon with turkey bacon for less calories.
Brown Sugar: Honey or maple syrup can be used as a natural sweetener.
Chicken Broth: Vegetable broth or water with a pinch of salt could be used for simmering.
Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.