If you’ve never had green beans and bacon together, then get ready for your life to change. These Green Beans with Bacon are the ultimate side dish (and the one way I can get my kids to eat green beans!) While I love my classic Roasted Green Beans, these green beans are on another level. I mean, crisp-tender fresh green beans, sautéed onion, and garlic, crispy pieces of bacon…does it get any better than that?! This flavorful, decadent, and super simple side dish can be served with pretty much anything and comes together in just 20 minutes! Serve it up with Slow Cooker Chicken Breast or Instant Pot Pork Chops with Gravy and Garlic Mashed Potatoes for a meal your family will love!
Ingredients Needed:
Green Beans: you’ll need 1 pound of fresh green beans for this recipe. You can buy them already prepped or trim them as necessary. Bacon: use chopped, thick-cut bacon. Aromatics: we’re using very finely diced onion and freshly minced garlic to add so much flavor to the green beans. Seasonings: I keep it simple with salt and fresh cracked pepper, but feel free to add in whatever seasonings you like.
How to Make Green Beans with Bacon
This simple side dish takes a total of 20 minutes to make!
Variations
Make them cheesy. Finish the green beans off with a sprinkle of fresh parmesan or crumbled feta. Play with flavor. Drizzle the green beans with balsamic glaze, sauté them in a splash of soy sauce, add a dash of sesame oil…the possibilities are endless! Spice them up. Feel free to play around with seasonings as you like. Kick up the heat with red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, add a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning, taco seasonings, or Italian seasoning, or mix in a dash of your favorite dried herbs. Add nuts. Add a handful of slivered almonds to the skillet for a layer of toasty, nutty flavor. Make them sweeter. Give your green beans a sweet flavor twist with a drizzle of maple syrup or a scoop of brown sugar.
Serving Suggestions
These green beans with bacon are an incredibly versatile side dish! Serve them with your favorite soup, pasta, or paired with your favorite protein. I love Baked Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Salmon, or Instant Pot Pork Chops with Gravy!
More Veggie Side Dishes You’ll Love
Roasted Vegetables
Air Fryer Broccoli
Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
Honey Glazed Carrots
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