Carbonara Beans

Bowl of white beans with bacon and creamy parmesan sauce.

5 from 1 vote

Carbonara Beans are a creamy skillet dish made with white beans, bacon, parmesan and cream for an easy comfort food recipe that works as a side or simple dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy beans, navy beans, white beans

Servings:

Calories: 693kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

4 slices thick cut bacon
1 onion yellow or sweet, diced
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
2 teaspoons chicken buillon
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 cups white beans navy beans or cannellini beans (2 14.5 ounce cans rinsed and drained)
¾ cup parmesan cheese finely grated
fresh parsley optional for garnish

Instructions

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning after about 3-4 minutes, cooking until crisp on both sides.
Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate and set aside. Leaving bacon grease in the pan.
Add diced onion to the skillet. Cook until soft and lightly golden, stirring often.
Pour in heavy whipping cream. Stir in granulated garlic, chicken bouillon and fresh ground pepper.
Add drained white beans. Stir to coat.
Simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes until thickened.
Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan cheese.
Top with crumbled bacon and fresh parsley.

Notes

Recipe Tips and Variations

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
Thin the sauce with a splash of milk or broth if needed.
Stir in baby spinach at the end for extra greens.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Reheat: Cook in a pan over medium heat, stir in a tablespoon of milk if the beans are too thick, stirring until heated through.

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