Description
Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon is a delightful side dish that brings together fresh green beans, tender baby potatoes, and crispy bacon, all infused with zesty ranch seasoning. Perfect for family gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner, this comforting dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. In just 40 minutes, you can create a flavorful medley that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or serves as a satisfying standalone dish. The combination of savory flavors and fresh ingredients makes this recipe a must-try for any home cook looking to add variety to their menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 4 cups baby potatoes (diced)
- 6 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and reserve the drippings.
- Sauté the diced onion in the same skillet until translucent, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced baby potatoes and brown for 5–7 minutes until golden.
- Stir in the green beans, ranch seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and chicken broth; mix well.
- Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in crispy bacon pieces before adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg