Southern Style Green Beans

green beans and bacon on a white serving tray

4.72 from 7 votes

Southern Style Green Beans with fresh green beans and crispy bacon is a flawless side dish for any meal. Do not wait for the holidays to enjoy this mouth watering, tender and perfect vegetable side dish.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, green beans, side dish, side dishes, southern style green beans

Servings: people

Calories: 53kcal

Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Ingredients

Southern Style Green Beans

3 slices bacon
1 lb. fresh green beans
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Cook bacon in cast iron pan or skillet until crispy to the amount preferred.
DO NOT drain grease from pan.
Remove bacon from pan and set on paper towels to cool.
Add fresh whole green beans, chicken stock broth, salt and pepper.
Cook green beans in the bacon grease, covered, for about 10 minutes.
Stir green beans frequently to sauté on all sides of the bean.
Chop cooked bacon and add back to pan.
Keeping lid removed, cook another 5-10 minutes or until beans are cooked through at the texture you like and broth is reduced.
Side Dish serves 4-6

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Notes

WANT MORE FLAVOR? Try adding butter, chopped onions, minced garlic or seasoning salts.
See full recipe for a mushroom green bean alternative recipe.

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