Description
A hearty and flavorful side dish combining tender green beans and golden-browned baby Yukon gold potatoes tossed in a savory ranch seasoning blend, crispy thick-cut bacon, and buttery garlic for a perfect American country-style accompaniment.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 lb. green beans, fresh, trimmed
- 1 ½ lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, baby, cut in half
Meat
- 12 oz bacon, thick cut
Seasonings & Fats
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 ½ tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Green Beans: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, then add the green beans. Cook until they turn bright green and are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and immediately place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Cook Potatoes: After removing the green beans, add the halved Yukon gold potatoes to the boiling water. Boil them until fork tender, about 10 minutes, then carefully drain.
- Cook Bacon: While the potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thick-cut bacon pieces and cook until browned and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve the bacon drippings in the pan.
- Brown Potatoes: Add the drained potatoes to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Stir frequently, cooking until the potatoes are golden brown on all sides.
- Add Seasonings & Green Beans: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, green beans, ranch seasoning, and garlic powder to the skillet with the potatoes. Stir everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
- Combine & Season: Add the crispy bacon back into the skillet and stir to combine. Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use baby Yukon gold potatoes for faster cooking and a creamy texture.
- If you prefer, swap bacon for turkey bacon or omit for a vegetarian option.
- To make it gluten free, ensure the ranch seasoning is certified gluten free.
- Adding a little fresh chopped parsley before serving adds color and freshness.
- For extra crispiness, you can finish potatoes under a broiler for a couple of minutes after browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
