Description
Comfort meets countryside in this hearty Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon dish, blending rustic flavors into a savory Southern-style side. Crispy bacon, tender vegetables, and zesty ranch seasoning create a delightful companion to any main course you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 pound potatoes
- 8 ounces (226 grams) bacon
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic
Finishing Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Render bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp, transferring the strips to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Using the same bacon-seasoned pan, melt butter and gently sauté minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Introduce diced potatoes to the pan, stirring occasionally and allowing them to develop a crispy exterior while becoming tender throughout.
- Add fresh green beans to the potato mixture, sprinkling ranch seasoning, salt, and black pepper, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Crumble the reserved bacon and fold into the vegetable mixture, gently tossing to warm and coat all ingredients with the savory bacon essence.
- Transfer the aromatic vegetable medley to a serving dish, garnishing with additional cracked pepper if desired, and present immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for extra crispiness and rich flavor that enhances the entire dish.
- Pat potatoes dry before cooking to ensure they develop a golden, crispy exterior when sautéing.
- Adjust ranch seasoning quantity based on personal taste preferences, starting with less and gradually adding more.
- For a lighter version, replace butter with olive oil and use turkey bacon to reduce overall calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg