Description
Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon is the ultimate comfort side dish that brings together the crispness of fresh green beans, the heartiness of baby potatoes, and the savory crunch of crispy bacon. This delightful recipe features a unique ranch seasoning that elevates the traditional flavors into something truly special. Perfect for family gatherings or an enhanced weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 4 cups baby potatoes (diced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving drippings in the skillet.
- Sauté diced onion in reserved drippings until translucent, then add minced garlic and sauté for one additional minute.
- Add diced baby potatoes to the skillet and cook for about 5–7 minutes until slightly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in trimmed green beans, ranch seasoning mix, thyme, rosemary, and chicken broth. Mix well.
- Cover and let simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Stir in crispy bacon pieces; season with salt and pepper before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg