Best 11 Quick Green Beans With Bacon Recipes

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Are you in search of a flavorful and speedy side dish that will impress your taste buds? Look no further than quick green beans with bacon! This simple yet delectable recipe combines the crispiness of green beans, the smokiness of bacon, and a hint of garlic to create a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for any occasion. Get ready to elevate your culinary skills and tantalize your taste buds with this quick and easy recipe.

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

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

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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"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 :

QUICK GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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Green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to any meal. They're best when served hot. -Mari Anne Warren, Milton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
4 bacon strips, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until beans are crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes., Add beans to bacon mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

CHEESY GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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Cheese and bacon liven up plain green beans. This dish can be served immediately after preparing, but I often refrigerate it overnight to let the flavors blend together, then reheat it in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until heated through.

Provided by CRFTYREE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 slices bacon
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen cut green beans
1 cup water
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) jar processed cheese sauce

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside. Reserve 1/4 cup of bacon drippings in the skillet.
  • Place green beans and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 6 minutes, or until tender but crisp; drain.
  • Place mushrooms and onion into the skillet with the reserved bacon drippings. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 10 minutes; drain. Reserving 2 tablespoons for topping, mix the crumbled bacon into the skillet. Stir in the green beans. Season with pepper, and transfer to a 2 quart baking dish.
  • Melt the cheese sauce in the microwave, and pour over the green bean mixture. Sprinkle with reserved bacon, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 43.7 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 948.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

EASY GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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I have been serving this one for years. It is the one vegetable I can count on my kids eating, and it is very quick and easy to put together. The kids (and I) love the flavoring the bacon adds. This makes soft green beans (not crisp), which my family prefers. Cooks on stove top.

Provided by Trisha W

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans
1 slice bacon
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon in the pan in which you will cook the beans.
  • Do not pour off bacon fat.
  • Dump one can of green beans including juice into the bacon& grease (first drops will sizzle.) Salt to taste- (the saltiness of the bacon will affect how much is needed.) Boil on a fairly hot temperature with lid off just until juice evaporates.
  • Serve.
  • This recipe can be doubled or tripled to serve more people.

BACON-GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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Another family favorite vegetable side-dish that is simple and quick to make. Great for family dinners, Thanksgiving, or any occasion. You can substitute lime zest for the lemon zest, if desired.

Provided by markfernandez

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
4 slices bacon
1 cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 10 minutes. Drain water, leaving beans in the pot.
  • Place bacon strips on a microwave-safe plate and cook in the microwave until crisp, about 2 minutes. Cool and crumble bacon.
  • Stir butter and bacon into beans in the pot and return to medium heat; cook and stir until butter melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Top with lemon zest and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 185.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 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

SAVORY GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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As a working Mom, anything I can do to cut time spent in the kitchen is helpful. Through the years, I've tried different ways to liven up canned and frozen vegetables so that the family will continue to enjoy them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups frozen cut green beans
2 tablespoons canned mushroom stems and pieces
1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 bacon strip, diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon butter
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 13-15 minutes or until bacon is cooked. Drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and crisp, without any blemishes or bruises.
  • Trim the green beans: Remove the ends of the green beans before cooking. You can also remove the strings from the beans if desired.
  • Cook the green beans quickly: Green beans should be cooked quickly to retain their color and crunch. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Use good quality bacon: The bacon is a key ingredient in this recipe, so it's important to use good quality bacon that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't crowd the pan: When cooking the bacon and green beans, don't crowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly.
  • Season to taste: Season the green beans with salt and pepper to taste.

Conclusion:

This quick and easy recipe for green beans with bacon is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. The green beans are cooked quickly to retain their color and crunch, and the bacon adds a smoky flavor that complements the beans perfectly. This recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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