Description
Country ranch green beans n potatoes with bacon brings together comfort and flavor straight from my kitchen to yours. Crispy bacon, tender vegetables, and ranch seasoning create a simple side dish that turns any meal into a hearty celebration.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 slices bacon
Vegetables:
- 1 lb green beans
- 3 medium potatoes
- ¼ cup chopped chives
Seasonings and Dressings:
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Dice 4 bacon slices into small fragments and sizzle them in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon, preserving the delectable drippings in the pan.
- Cut 3 medium potatoes into 1-inch cubes, maintaining the skin for added rustic texture.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet with bacon drippings and add potato cubes, cooking at 375°F for 10-12 minutes while stirring periodically.
- Trim the green bean ends and slice 1 pound of beans into 2-inch segments.
- Introduce green beans to the skillet with potatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes until they reach a tender-crisp consistency.
- Season the vegetables with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper during the cooking process.
- Transfer the vegetable mixture to a large serving bowl, removing the skillet from heat.
- Drizzle ½ cup ranch dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to ensure even coating.
- Garnish the dish with the previously crisped bacon pieces and ¼ cup freshly chopped chives.
- Serve immediately while the vegetables remain warm and fragrant.
Notes
- Bacon provides maximum flavor, so use thick-cut varieties for extra crunch and richness.
- Keep potato skin on to boost nutrition and add rustic texture to the dish.
- For a lighter version, swap bacon for turkey bacon or use just a small amount of drippings.
- Gluten-free diners can use certified gluten-free ranch dressing to make this recipe safe and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg