Quick & Easy Southern Bacon And Green Beans Recipe
A delicious Southern bacon and green beans recipe, featuring fresh green beans, bacon, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. A flavorful side dish perfect for any meal. Keywords: Southern bacon and green beans, green beans with bacon, smoky green beans recipe, easy side dish recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté and Simmer
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and washed (or frozen, if necessary)
- 6-8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes or smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving some bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the fresh green beans to the skillet, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings (red pepper flakes or smoked paprika) to taste.
- Crumble the cooked bacon on top before serving.
Notes
- Fresh green beans provide the best texture, but frozen green beans work if fresh isn’t available.
- Adjust salt carefully since bacon can be salty.
- Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat or smoked paprika to enhance the smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg