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Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon - a classic Southern side dish

Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon

This smoky, creamy side dish combines green beans and potatoes with bacon for a comforting, gut-friendly meal that's easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Green beans (fresh or frozen) Trimmed, use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 pound Potatoes Use red or Yukon Gold, diced.
  • 4 slices Bacon Thick cut preferred for better texture.
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning Store bought or homemade.
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream Optional for creaminess.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced, add optional for more flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil or bacon fat For browning potatoes.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a big skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Scoop it out and leave about 1 to 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan.
  2. Add diced potatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown. If the pan looks dry, add a small splash of olive oil.
  3. Add a few tablespoons of water and cover for about 4 to 6 minutes to steam the potatoes.
  4. Toss in green beans and cook uncovered until they are hot and still have a little bite.
  5. Sprinkle in ranch seasoning and stir well. If desired, add a spoonful of Greek yogurt or sour cream right at the end and stir until melted.
  6. Add bacon back in, taste, and adjust pepper as needed.

Notes

This dish is best served fresh but makes great leftovers. For gut health, try cooling and reheating the potatoes for more resistant starch.