Green Beans with Bacon and Onions

5 from 15 votes

Green beans with bacon and onions cooked to perfection for a savory, easy side dish. Simple ingredients, bold flavor, and ready in minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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Servings:

Calories: 115kcal

Author: Nicole Kendrick

Equipment

Ingredients

12 oz green beans fresh
6-8 pieces Bacon diced small
½ onion diced small
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
Salt to taste optional

Instructions

In a large skillet, over medium heat, sauté the bacon until it is crispy and oil is bubbling. Then remove the bacon and set it aside. Make sure to leave the bacon grease in the pan.
Next, add the green beans, onions, garlic powder, and pepper. Allow it all to cook while staring every couple of minutes until the green beans are fork tender. The onion should be translucent and lightly caramelized.
Once they are done, reduce to low heat. Add the cooked bacon back in, stir until it is hot and mixed together. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Tips:

Wash and cut your green beans before adding them to the pan.
Add sugar and vinegar to create southern style green beans.

Storage:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. For the best texture, reheat them in a skillet over medium-low heat just until warmed through. The microwave works too, but use short intervals so the beans don't become soft and the bacon doesn't turn chewy.

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