Description
Welcome to your new favorite weeknight side dish: Quick and Easy Southern Bacon and Green Beans. This simple yet delicious recipe combines crispy bacon and fresh green beans with a touch of brown sugar for a mouthwatering flavor that elevates any meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for busy evenings. Serve it alongside grilled meats or over rice for a satisfying and nutritious addition to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed)
- 6 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add green beans, tossing to coat in the mixture.
- Pour in chicken broth if using, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until tender (about 15 minutes).
- Return cooked bacon to the skillet; stir to combine and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg