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bacon green beans on a white platter with plaid napkin
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Bacon Green Beans

Bacon Green Beans cooked with toasted garlic and brown sugar, topped with crispy bacon for a fantastic side dish that will elevate any meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Arkansas green beans, easy green beans, green beans, how to cook fresh green beans, how to cook frozen green beans
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces green beans fresh or frozen
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon reserved bacon drippings or butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Wash and trim green beans if needed.
  • Bring a pan of water to a boil and add green beans. Cook for about 8 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain green beans into a colander and dry the pan.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of reserved bacon drippings to the pan and add garlic. Cook over medium heat until garlic starts to toast.
  • Add drained green beans, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Toss green beans in brown sugar mixture and continue to cook about 2- 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and top with crumbled bacon.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 773mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g