Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes (Printable Version)
Tender green beans and potatoes combined with crispy bacon and savory ranch butter for a delicious country-style side dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
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1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
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6 slices bacon
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1 packet ranch seasoning blend
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3 teaspoons melted butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Boil potatoes in salted water for 10-12 minutes until fork tender. Drain and set aside.
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Boil green beans 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
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Fry bacon until crispy. Remove, crumble, and reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat.
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Mix garlic, ranch seasoning, and melted butter in a bowl.
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Add vegetables to skillet with bacon fat, toss with ranch butter mixture and crumbled bacon.
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Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley and serve warm.
# Notes:
01 -
Can use red or Yukon gold potatoes
02 -
Keep vegetables crisp-tender for best texture