Description
A flavorful and comforting side dish featuring tender green beans and baby potatoes tossed in a savory ranch seasoning blend with crispy bacon and a garlic butter sauce. Perfect for family meals or gatherings, this recipe combines fresh vegetables with rich, smoky bacon for a delicious twist on classic comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
Meat
- 6 slices bacon
Seasonings & Others
- 1 packet ranch seasoning blend (about 1 ounce)
- 3 teaspoons melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Boil the baby potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are fork tender. Drain the potatoes and set them aside.
- Cook Green Beans: In the same or a separate pot, boil the trimmed green beans for 5 to 7 minutes until they become crisp-tender. Drain and set aside with the potatoes.
- Cook Bacon: In a large skillet, fry the bacon slices over medium heat until they are crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan, crumble it, and reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, ranch seasoning blend, and melted butter to create the flavorful ranch butter mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked potatoes and green beans into the skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Toss the vegetables gently to coat them evenly with the ranch butter mixture and then mix in the crumbled bacon.
- Finish and Serve: Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, consider roasting the potatoes before boiling.
- Adjust the amount of ranch seasoning based on your taste preference.
- Use fresh parsley for a bright, fresh garnish.
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken or steak.
