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Southern Style Green Beans

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
Servings: 6 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 6people | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 432mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g