Best 8 Bacon And Feta Green Beans Recipes

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Craving a delectable side dish that combines the savory flavors of bacon and feta cheese with the crisp texture of green beans? Look no further! This article presents a collection of the best bacon and feta green bean recipes that are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish for a special occasion, you'll find the perfect recipe here. From classic skillet-fried green beans with crispy bacon and crumbled feta to innovative dishes like green bean casserole with a bacon and feta crust, these recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings. So get ready to elevate your green beans to a whole new level of deliciousness!

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BACON AND FETA GREEN BEANS



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How scrumptious? Pair up green beans and bacon and toss in some wonderful Feta cheese, and you get Yummy! So good and goes with just about anything.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled, and divided
1 lb fresh green beans, cooked al dente with still some crunch to them
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled and divided
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned but only slightly crisp.
  • Drain grease, leaving a small amount in the skillet for later use.
  • Crumble bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish, then set aside.
  • Cook green beans in a large saucepan of salted water 5-6 minutes, or until they are just crisp, about 5-6 minutes. Don't over-cook. Drain and set aside.
  • Reheat skillet with residual bacon grease over medium-high heat. Stir in bacon and garlic, until garlic is lightly golden.
  • Add green beans and Feta cheese and season with onion powder and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Cook and stir until most of the Feta cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with remaining Feta cheese and crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.3, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 38.4, Sodium 480.2, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 7.8

BACON FETA BEANS



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This is a nice green bean dish for company that's low carb, too. Reheats nicely for leftovers.

Provided by FOODAC

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon - cooked, crumbled and divided
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, divided
½ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly browned but only slightly crisp. Drain grease, leaving a small amount in the skillet for later use. Crumble bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish, and set aside.
  • Cook frozen beans in a covered, microwavable dish for about 3 minutes until thawed, but not fully cooked. Drain liquid, pat dry, and set aside.
  • Reheat skillet with residual bacon grease over medium-high heat. Stir in bacon and garlic until garlic is lightly golden. Add green beans and feta cheese, and season with onion powder and black pepper. Cook and stir until most of the feta cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with remaining feta cheese and crumbled bacon. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 434.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GREEN BEANS AND BACON



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
Kosher salt
1/2 pound bacon, roughly chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Toss the green beans into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until bright green in color and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the beans and shock in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the beans again and pat dry.
  • Cook the bacon in a large, heavy saute pan until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Spoon off the excess bacon grease, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the onion to the pan and saute until soft and very tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until just fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the reserved green beans and the pecans and cook until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes more. Return the bacon to the pan, pour in the lemon juice and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

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

GREEN BEANS WITH CHEESE AND BACON



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I found this among some recipes my husband's aunt sent me. I tried it once, and it became a family favorite immediately. I save it and use it in the summer when beans are freshest. Then we always have something to look forward to each summer. I often double this recipe just to have enough for my children to have leftovers! You can prepare this ahead of time, but make sure that the casserole is at room temperature before baking. I often use a mixture of both green beans and wax beans in the casserole.

Provided by Kathy Bezemes Walstrom

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups trimmed green beans, snapped in half
3 slices bacon, diced
6 green onions, chopped
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with a lid.
  • Place the green beans in a large pan with water to cover; bring to a boil and cook only until the beans are hot and bright green, about 1 minute. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings. Return to the heat and add the green onions; cook until the onions have softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the bacon mixture, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to the green beans; stir. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish; cover with the lid.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling and the beans are tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 222.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND ALMONDS



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Sauteed green beans with bacon and slivered almonds. I made this as a side for Easter dinner this year and everyone raved!

Provided by Lizzie Qualls McCrory

Categories     Green Bean Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 slices bacon
½ cup slivered almonds
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned on one side, then turn over to cook on the other side. Add the almonds to the skillet at this time, and cook, stirring until light golden brown.
  • Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the bacon drippings. Crumble or chop bacon, and return to the skillet. Melt the butter in with the drippings. Add the green beans; cook and stir until tender, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 231.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

GREEN BEAN AND BACON SAUTE



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This delicious vegetable side to any meal is easy to prepare and loved by everyone who has tried it.

Provided by Cheryl Leiser Harding

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 slices bacon, diced
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen whole green beans
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet set over medium-high heat until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove bacon pieces and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off excess grease from the skillet, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the bacon grease and cook over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add green beans and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until beans are tender but still a little crunchy, about 10 minutes. Return bacon to the pan and toss with the beans before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 268.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

QUICK-BRAISED GREENS AND BEANS WITH BACON



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These stewed greens develop deep flavor thanks to a quick onion-garlic broth and bacon, used two ways. Sliced bacon is cooked until tender, blending in but imparting its smoky, porky essence, while crisp bacon morsels are sprinkled on top for a salty, crunchy hit. This 30-minute dish is great spooned over rice or polenta, or alongside buttery cornbread for a hearty weeknight meal, but you could also top it with an egg to bring it into brunch territory.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bunches dark and sturdy leafy greens, like collards, kale or mustard greens (about 1 pound)
4 bacon slices
1 large red onion (about 1 pound), finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
2 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon hot sauce, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare the greens: Cut the tough stems out of the greens and discard. Stack the leaves, roll tightly crosswise and slice into 3/4-inch-wide ribbons. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with cold water and swish to remove grit. Transfer greens to a colander, cleaning them a second time if the water remaining in the bowl is visibly dirty.
  • Cook 2 bacon slices in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Meanwhile, cut the remaining 2 bacon slices crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
  • Add the 1/4-inch bacon strips to the hot bacon fat and cook, stirring, until the fat in the bacon strips starts to render, about 1 minute. Add the onion and a pinch each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until golden brown around the edges, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sage and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the stock, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer, 5 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium, add the greens, season with salt and pepper and stir until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook until tender with a little bite, about 3 minutes.
  • Uncover and add the beans and hot sauce. Stir until the beans are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among serving dishes and crumble the cooked bacon slices on top. Serve with more hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 326, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 831 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips for Cooking Bacon and Feta Green Beans

  • Use a large skillet. This will help to prevent the green beans from overcrowding and becoming mushy.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crispy. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Add the green beans and cook them until they are tender. You can adjust the cooking time depending on how crisp you like your green beans.
  • Stir in the feta cheese and lemon juice. This will add a creamy and tangy flavor to the dish.
  • Serve immediately. This dish is best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion

Bacon and Feta Green Beans 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 good source of protein and fiber. You can easily adjust the recipe to your liking by adding more or less bacon, feta cheese, or lemon juice. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give Bacon and Feta Green Beans a try. It is sure to be a hit!

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