Old Fashioned Green Beans and Bacon

This super-easy-to-prepare dish with fresh green beans, bacon bits, and garlic is always a crowd-pleaser! Simple ingredients come together in no time, adding a fresh flavor to your next holiday meal or weeknight dinner.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 255kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1-1½ pounds (450-600g) fresh green beans, trimmed
5-6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
5-6 cloves garlic, sliced
½ onion, chopped
1-2 teaspoons (4-9g) Creole seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan (optional)

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil, add green beans, and let it cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove beans from boiling water immediately and add to ice water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside. This step can be done in advance and refrigerated to save time.
Place saucepan or skillet on medium-high heat, add bacon, and saute until crispy (6-7 minutes). Remove all but 2-3 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
Add sliced garlic and onion, and saute for 2 minutes. Then add green beans and Creole seasoning, stirring for another 3-5 minutes.
Remove from the pan and optionally top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

Frozen green beans work fine. They've been blanched already, so they usually cook faster.
Don't forget to save the bacon drippings for gravy
Feel free to replace the bacon with ham, sausage, or a vegan substitute
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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