Best 5 Crunchy Green Beans With Bacon Recipes

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**Crunchy Green Beans with Bacon: A Delightful Side Dish for Every Occasion**

Kick-start your culinary journey with our delectable Crunchy Green Beans with Bacon recipe, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dish combines crisp green beans, savory bacon, and a hint of garlic and onion for a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you're hosting a family dinner, a casual gathering, or a special occasion, this versatile side dish will steal the show. Our recipe provides detailed instructions for achieving perfectly cooked green beans that retain their vibrant color and texture, while the bacon adds a smoky, irresistible crunch. Don't forget to explore the additional recipe variations included in the article, such as the tangy Lemon-Pepper Green Beans, the cheesy Green Bean Casserole, and the Asian-inspired Green Beans with Ginger and Soy Sauce. Get ready to elevate your culinary skills and impress your loved ones with these exceptional green bean recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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A green bean recipe with bacon that my kids love.

Provided by Susan Prestel

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 ½ cups fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
sea salt to taste
3 slices smoked bacon, cut into small strips, or to taste
4 tablespoons chicken broth, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in green beans and brown sugar, and season with sea salt. Add bacon, increase heat to medium, and stir.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pan, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir, adding more broth if needed. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes. Stir, uncover, and simmer over low heat until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 301.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

CRISPY BACON GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Crispy Bacon Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 lbs green beans, trimmed and halved
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
ground black pepper
hot pepper vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the bacon in a large pot over medium high heat until lightly browned but still tender. Add the onion and saute until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and saute a few more minutes.
  • Add the green beans and enough broth to cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 25 to 35 minutes, until the beans are very tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add hot pepper vinegar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.2, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 773.9, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 5.9

GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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"MY MOTHER was from North Carolina, and she preferred green pole beans to green snap beans. I've found that either is delicious in this recipe, as long as long as the beans are fresh. Mother also brought with her from North Carolina the custom of chopping and 'mounding' the beans before serving-a touch that makes them even more special."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1-1/2 pound green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 bacon strips
Pepper and seasoned salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a covered saucepan, cook beans in a small amount of water for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. Add beans to drippings; sprinkle with pepper and seasoned salt. Heat through. Add crumbled bacon and toss.

Nutrition Facts :

CRUNCHY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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This is my own variation to the old tried and true string bean casserole. My family has loved this for years, and now my daughter makes it for her family.

Provided by Becky Twitchell

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bacon
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
¾ cup milk
2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
ground black pepper to taste
1 ⅓ cups French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish, mix together the bacon, soup, water chestnuts, milk, green beans and pinch of black pepper.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through.
  • Stir and top with French fried onions. Bake for 5 additional minutes or until onions are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1322.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CRUNCHY GREEN BEANS



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Green beans taste terrific all by themselves, but my mom has managed to improve on Mother Nature! She adds mushrooms, celery and crisp slivered almonds to dress up the popular green vegetable. -Becky Brunette, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups diced celery
1-1/3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute celery and mushrooms in oil until tender. Combine the cornstarch, cold water and soy sauce until smooth; gradually stir into celery mixture. Stir in bouillon. bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Drain beans and add to the celery mixture. Stir in almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

### Tips
  • Use fresh, young green beans. They are more tender and flavorful than older beans.
  • Trim the green beans before cooking. Remove the ends and any strings.
  • Blanch the green beans before cooking. This will help them retain their color and crunch.
  • Cook the green beans in a hot skillet with bacon grease. This will give them a delicious smoky flavor.
  • Season the green beans with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the green beans immediately. They are best when they are hot and crispy.
### Conclusion Crunchy green beans with bacon is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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