Green Beans with Bacon
Quick and easy Green Beans with bacon are a side dish quick enough for a weeknight meal and impressive enough for a holiday meal.
Servings: 8
Calories: 35kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans washed, ends trimmed
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat cook chopped bacon until crispy.
- Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate.
- Discard bacon drippings except about 2 Tablespoon in a skillet.
- Add green beans to the skillet with bacon grease and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
- Add garlic and reserved bits, toss and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately.
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Notes
RIDGE: Place leftovers into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
FREEZER: While I find that these southern green beans with bacon store best in the fridge, you can also freeze them. Transfer leftovers to an airtight container, and freeze for up to 2 months. Allow to thaw completely before reheating.
To reheat, place into microwave and heat until warmed through. You can also place the beans back into a hot skillet to reheat them!
Nutrition
Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg