Country Ranch Green Beans Potatoes with Bacon

Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes have lots of crumbled bacon and ranch seasoning mixed in for a truly flavorful southern side. Pair this delicious veggie side dish with chicken, steak, or pork.

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

1 ½ pounds baby potatoes (red or Yukon gold), halved or quartered

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 packet ranch seasoning mix

3 tablespoons butter, melted

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

Cook the Potatoes:
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Green Beans:
In the same pot, bring water to a boil and cook the green beans for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Bacon:
While the veggies are cooking, fry the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove the bacon and crumble it. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the skillet.

Make the Ranch Butter:
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, ranch seasoning, and minced garlic.

Combine Everything:
In the skillet with the reserved bacon grease, toss the cooked potatoes, green beans, and crumbled bacon. Pour the ranch butter mixture over everything and gently toss to coat.

Serve:
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Enjoy your flavorful Country Ranch Green Beans ‘n Potatoes with Bacon!