Description
This Easy Southern Bacon and Green Beans combines crispy bacon, fresh green beans, and a hint of sweetness to create a side that’s incredibly flavorful and quick to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
- 6 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional, for added flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook until the onion is translucent and soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper with the onions. Cook for another 2 minutes until the mixture is fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the skillet. Toss to coat them in the onion and sugar mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth (if using) and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the green beans cook until they are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Once the green beans are cooked to your desired tenderness, return the cooked bacon to the skillet. Stir well to combine and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 221
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: bacon, green beans, southern, easy recipe, quick side dish