Green Beans With Bacon – a classic recipe that is fit for the holidays but easy enough to make for busy weeknights!
As soon as the holidays roll around everyone is always talking about Green Bean Casserole. And as much as I love it, don’t get me wrong, there is another green bean dish that is just as tasty!
Green Beans and Bacon is smokey, salty and delicious. Plus it is ready in just minutes, so it is great for any night of the year.
Green Beans with Bacon
These green beans with bacon start out with frozen green beans. Which means you can make them all year round, you don’t need fresh ones to be in season. And adding onions, garlic, and bacon really elevates and gives frozen beans more flavor.
This is a quick an easy version of a classic Southern style dish that is just pure comfort food.
What You’ll Need
- Bacon
- Green Beans
- Onion
- Garlic
- Butter
- Salt & Pepper
How To Make Green Beans With Bacon
Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card to get the measurements and full instructions!
- Cut your bacon into small pieces and brown over medium heat. Once it is cooked, remove it from the pan. I like to leave about 1 Tbsp of bacon grease in the pan.
- Add in the onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent.
- After the onions are mostly done mix in the garlic and let it cook for about a minute, just until you can start to smell it.
- Now you add everything to the pan. The bacon goes back, the beans go in as well as the butter. Cook until the beans are hot and the butter is melted.
- Then you just season with salt and pepper to taste and serve!
If you have ever had the green beans at Texas Roadhouse, these taste almost exactly the same! Along with these Texas Roadhouse Rolls you can have one delicious meal!
Can I Use Fresh Green Beans
This green beans and bacon recipe is done in about 15 minutes, so they are great when the holidays are crazy and you need something easy, but also for any night of the week! Yes, you can use fresh green beans but you need to add some broth for them to simmer in to make sure they are cooked before adding back the bacon and butter.
More Tasty Side Dishes
- Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole
- Potatoes Au Gratin
- Roasted Butternut Squash
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Sautéed Asparagus
- Mushroom Rice Pilaf
- Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Green Beans with Bacon
Green Beans With Bacon - a classic recipe that is fit for the holidays but easy enough to make for busy weeknight!
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon, but into small pieces
- 1 (12 oz) bag frozen green beans, thawed and drained
- 2 Tbsp onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Once it is cooked, remove from pan onto a paper towel lined plate.
- Remove bacon grease, leaving about 1 Tbsp in the pan.
- Add in the onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent.
- Mix in the garlic and let it cook for about a minute, just until you can start to smell it.
- Add the green beans and cook for about 10 minutes until hot and slightly crunchy.
- Add butter, and bacon to the pan. Cook until butter is melted and everything is hot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 81Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 16mgSodium 243mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 4g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Jen says
Bacon is always a welcoming addition to any dish, especially in our house. This will be perfect for Thanksgiving.
Kathryn Doherty says
I’d pick this over green bean casserole too! Love green beans with bacon!
Vikki says
Delicious and simple side dish, absolutely love it!
Toni Dash says
This is so good!! A delicious and easy to make side dish!
katerina @ diethood.com says
The perfect side dish! This looks SO GOOD!!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
Such a fantastic side dish! I bet it tastes amazing!
Anna says
This is my favorite way to make green beans! Even the pickiest eaters love this dish!
Lily says
These are such a delicious side, super easy to make and perfect for any day.
Jennifer says
This was a total mom win. Not only did my kids eat their veggies at dinner but they were already asking if I’d make this tomorrow too. Loved it!
Kevin says
These are going to be a great side dish to any dinner! I have to try them!
Vamika says
Thanks for sharing this Green Beans With Bacon recipe , perfect veggie recipe , will love to make this one .
Vamika says
Thanks for sharing this Green Beans With Bacon recipe , will love to make this one . Thanks for sharing this recipe with us