Description
Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon is a delicious and satisfying side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines fresh green beans, tender baby potatoes, and crispy bacon, all infused with flavorful ranch seasoning. It’s easy to prepare, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or barbecues. With its rich flavors and appealing texture, this dish is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Serve it alongside grilled meats or as part of a festive holiday feast; it’s versatile enough to complement any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 4 cups baby potatoes (diced)
- 6 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, keeping the drippings in the pan.
- Sauté the diced onion in the drippings until translucent, then add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Add diced baby potatoes to the skillet and brown them slightly for about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in trimmed green beans, ranch seasoning mix, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and chicken broth; mix well.
- Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Incorporate reserved crispy bacon pieces before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg