Country Ranch Green Beans with Bacon Recipe
Country ranch green beans with bacon prove that simple ingredients can make an extraordinary side dish. Smoky bacon, creamy ranch seasoning, and hearty potatoes create a recipe that’s both comforting and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease or butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium red potatoes diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 small sweet onion diced
- 1 14-ounce can green beans, drained (or 2 cups fresh/frozen)
- 1½ teaspoons ranch seasoning mix adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon cooked and crumbled
- ¼ teaspoon Tabasco or hot sauce optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat butter and bacon grease over medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook for 6–7 minutes, stirring halfway until lightly browned.
- Stir in diced onion and cook 3–5 minutes more until softened and caramelized.
- Add drained green beans, ranch seasoning, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat.
- Stir in crumbled bacon and let everything heat through for 2–3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, add optional Tabasco if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Fresh beans: Blanch for 2–3 minutes before adding to the skillet for best texture.
Lighter version: Use turkey bacon and olive oil instead of bacon grease.
Homemade ranch: Mix buttermilk powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Make ahead: Cook bacon and potatoes earlier in the day; reheat with beans before serving.
Nutritional Facts (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 325
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Vitamin A: 875 IU
- Vitamin C: 23 mg
- Potassium: 767 mg
- Iron: 2 mg