Best 3 Bacon Fried Green Beans Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful side dish that's crispy, savory, and bursting with flavor? Look no further than bacon-fried green beans! This classic Southern dish is a perfect combination of fresh green beans, smoky bacon, and aromatic seasonings. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, let's dive into the world of bacon-fried green beans and explore the various recipes and techniques that will help you achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures for this delicious dish.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BACON FRIED GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat, when hot add bacon and pepper and cook the bacon until crisp, 5 minutes. Add beans to bacon and cook about 3 to 5, tossing. Season with vinegar and sugar prior to serving.

PHILLY BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN WITH FRIED GREEN BEANS



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A delicious and hearty meal made easy & quick. A bacon lovers delight and my husbands favourite dinner! Chicken is stuffed with cream cheese and chives and wrapped in bacon. I have also included my favourite green bean side dish which accompanies this meal perfectly. ENJOY : )

Provided by MissLayce

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 10h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 slices bacon
1 (250 g) package cream cheese
1/2 cup dried chives
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups frozen French-cut green beans
5 slices bacon
1/3 cup diced onion

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, chives and lemon juice in a bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Slice a slit in the chicken breast and use your fingers to create a pocket. Fill chicken with 1/4 of your cream cheese mixture and secure closed with toothpicks.
  • Wrap chicken in bacon (2 pieces each) and bake in oven for 45 min or until chicken is cooked throughout.
  • Green Beans (start prep when chicken has been cooking about 30min).
  • Slice bacon into 1/2 inch strips.
  • Pan fry bacon and onions until bacon is crispy.
  • Turn frying pan to low and mix in green beans.
  • Pan fry beans on low for 10 min or until cooked.

RACHAEL RAY'S BACON FRIED GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Rachael Ray's Bacon Fried Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Gruyegravere

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 lb green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup cider or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat, when hot add bacon and pepper and cook the bacon until crisp, 5 minutes.
  • Add beans to bacon and cook about 3 to 5, tossing.
  • Season with vinegar and sugar prior to serving.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, young green beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the green beans by removing the ends and any tough strings.
  • Use a cast iron skillet or a large skillet with high sides to prevent the oil from splattering.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it is shimmering.
  • Add the green beans to the hot oil and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the bacon and cook until it is crispy, about 2 minutes.
  • Season the green beans and bacon with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • Serve the green beans and bacon immediately.

Conclusion:

Bacon fried green beans are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you are looking for a new side dish to try, give bacon fried green beans a try. You won't be disappointed!

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