Country Ranch Green Beans & Potatoes with Bacon
This hearty side dish brings farm-fresh green beans, tender potatoes, and crispy bacon together in a comforting, ranch-seasoned medley. It’s warm, flavorful, and feels like a home-cooked hug—perfect for potlucks, Sunday dinners, or as a crowd-pleasing side any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed & chopped
• 4 cups baby potatoes (or 4 large potatoes, diced)
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In the bacon drippings, sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Add potatoes, thyme, rosemary, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the green beans, cover again, and cook for another 10–12 minutes until veggies are tender.
If needed, add a splash of olive oil to keep things from sticking.
Stir in the cooked bacon, adjust seasoning, and cook uncovered for 2–3 minutes more to blend flavors.
Nutrition
- Calories: 260
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g