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    Skillet Green Beans with Bacon

    October 23, 2015 by Danelle 10 Comments

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    SKILLET GREEN BEANS WITH BACON — Green beans are sauteed until crisp-tender, then combined with crispy bacon in this classic vegetable side dish.


    Skillet Green Beans with Bacon

    Fresh green beans are one of the few vegetables that everyone in my family will eat. Even more so when I add bacon, and these quick Skillet Green Beans with Bacon are one of our favorites!

    I love how the beans get a little bit crispy and blackened in the skillet, but stay tender and juicy on the inside.

    I made this tonight and my family really liked it. I added a package of fresh mushrooms and the recipe turned out great! ~ Amanda

    I like to leave my green beans whole and just trim the ends, but if you prefer smaller pieces, you could certainly cut them in half.

    These beans are easy enough to serve as a weeknight side dish, but nice enough for your holiday menu.

    I’m pretty sure it’s the bacon, but when I come across a way to serve veggies that my kids actually enjoy, it’s going to make a regular appearance at my dinner table!


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    Skillet Green Beans with Bacon


    Here’s what you’ll need to make Skillet Green Beans with Bacon


    • Bacon
    • Produce: onion, garlic, fresh green beans
    • Salt and pepper
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    Skillet Green Beans with Bacon

    Skillet Green Beans & Bacon

    Yield: 6 servings
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes

    Green beans are sauteed until crisp-tender, then combined with crispy bacon in this classic vegetable side dish.

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 pound bacon, chopped
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    1. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the bacon until it is cooked, but not crispy. Add the onion and garlic and continue cooking until the bacon is crispy. Transfer the bacon mixture to plate and set aside.
    2. Add the green beans to the skillet, along with a tablespoon or so of the remaining bacon grease. Saute the beans until tender, about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
    3. Return the bacon mixture to the pan and toss to mix evenly with the beans. Serve immediately.

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    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 207Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 691mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 14g

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    © Danelle
    Cuisine: American

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    Who Dished It Up First: Adapted from Iowa Girl Eats

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    Comments

    1. Alice from Hip Foodie Mom

      February 23, 2016 at 6:40 am

      can’t go wrong with adding bacon! love this recipe!!!

      Reply
    2. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes)

      February 23, 2016 at 6:43 pm

      This looks pretty awesome!

      Reply
    3. Lauren Gaskill

      February 25, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      So delicious Danelle! Pinned and sharing with my bacon loving friends and fam!

      Reply
    4. Wanda Lopez

      February 26, 2016 at 11:11 am

      Bacon makes everything taste better. This green beans are looking fabulous!

      Reply
    5. Julie

      July 20, 2016 at 10:31 am

      This looks so delicious! Any dishes you could recommend this recipe with? 🙂

      Reply
    6. Stacy

      July 02, 2017 at 4:13 pm

      This is my favorite way to eat green beans!

      Reply
    7. Amanda

      February 25, 2018 at 8:06 pm

      I made this tonight, and my family really liked it. I added a package of fresh mushrooms and the recipe turned out great!

      Reply
    8. Sharon

      June 17, 2018 at 5:29 pm

      This was wonderful!

      Reply
    9. Keith

      August 06, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      Worked out really good
      Will be serving this today with a Baked Potato and a Southern Fried Pork Chop.

      Reply
      • Danelle

        August 06, 2018 at 7:45 pm

        That sounds perfect!

        Reply

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