Description
Hearty Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon delivers a mouthwatering southern comfort classic that blends rustic ingredients with irresistible flavor. Crispy bacon, tender vegetables, and zesty ranch seasoning combine for a side dish that will have diners coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) fresh green beans
- 1 lb (454 g) small potatoes (red or yellow)
- 4 slices bacon
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Render bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the rendered fat in the pan.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in the bacon drippings until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add green beans, cubed potatoes, a drizzle of olive oil, and ranch seasoning to the skillet. Gently toss ingredients to ensure even coating and distribution of flavors.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and allow vegetables to simmer and steam for 20-25 minutes. Occasionally stir to prevent sticking and ensure uniform cooking.
- Check potato tenderness by piercing with a fork. Vegetables should be soft but not mushy, with potatoes cooked through and green beans retaining a slight crispness.
- Crumble the reserved bacon and sprinkle over the vegetable mixture, providing a crunchy texture and smoky flavor profile.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Transfer to a serving dish and present immediately while ingredients are warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut bacon for extra crispiness and more robust flavor that will enhance the overall dish.
- Drain excess bacon drippings if you want a lighter version, but keep some for rich, authentic taste.
- Customize ranch seasoning intensity by adjusting quantity or using homemade ranch mix for lower sodium content.
- Cut potatoes and green beans similar sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg