Green Beans with Bacon

Green beans with bacon are delicious, topped with some smoky bacon, garlic, and caramelized shallots. A completely irresistible side dish!

The combination of freshly sauteed beans and crispy smoked bacon just can't be beat! An elegant side dish that’s perfect for a holiday meal or Sunday supper.

Can I use frozen green beans?

Fresh is best here but you could absolutely use frozen green beans in this recipe. Just make sure they are completely thawed and patted dry with a paper towel to remove excess water.

Tips for making green beans with bacon

• I cut these in half, sometimes thirds if they are long.
• I use thick-cut smokey bacon but pancetta is also a great choice.
• The water bath stops with the cooking process so the green beans are still a little firm.
• Use a 10-12 inch skillet.
• If you prefer firmer green beans cook closer to 4 minutes instead of 6 minutes.

Can I add a potato?

I have a delicious Slow Cooker Southern Green Beans version that I add diced potatoes into. The additional flavor and texture are so good!

Looking for more holiday recipes?

• Corn Pudding Casserole
• Chipotle Maple Mashed Potatoes
• Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes
• Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots
• Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
• Homemade Cranberry Sauce

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Yield: 6

Green Beans with Bacon

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Green beans with bacon are delicious, topped with some smoky bacon, garlic and caramelized shallots . A completely irresistable side dish!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 16 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
• 5 slices thick cut bacon( I use applewood or cherrywood bacon)
• 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, cut into thin slices
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the green beans and simmer for about 4 minutes. Drain them into an ice bath to stop the cooking. Then drain into a colander.
2. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat add bacon and cook until crisp, about 6 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove to a paper towel to drain.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and add sliced shallots to the bacon grease, and saute for 3-4 minutes. Stirring frequently so it doesn't burn.
4. Add drained green beans into the pan with the cooked bacon and minced garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes to warm through and cook the garlic.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Pancetta can be used in place of bacon.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 67Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 7mgSodium 169mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 4g

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