Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon is hearty, flavorful, and tastes like something straight from a farmhouse kitchen. Here’s how to make it:
🥔 Country Ranch Green Beans & Potatoes with Bacon
Ingredients:
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6 slices thick-cut bacon
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1½ lbs baby red potatoes, quartered (or Yukon golds, cubed)
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1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed (or 2 cans drained)
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1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix (like Hidden Valley)
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2 tbsp butter (or bacon drippings for extra flavor)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Optional: ½ small onion, diced
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Optional garnish: chopped parsley or extra crumbled bacon
Instructions:
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Cook the bacon:
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crispy.
Remove, crumble, and set aside — but leave about 2 tbsp of bacon grease in the pan. -
Sauté the potatoes:
Add potatoes to the skillet with the bacon grease (and onion if using).
Sauté for 8–10 minutes over medium heat until they start to brown. -
Add the green beans:
Stir in the green beans, butter, and ranch seasoning mix.
Toss well to coat everything evenly. -
Steam and cook through:
Add about ½ cup water or chicken broth, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and beans are soft but still bright green. -
Add bacon and season:
Stir in the crumbled bacon, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook uncovered for another 2–3 minutes to blend flavors. -
Serve warm:
Transfer to a serving bowl and top with a little more bacon or parsley if you like.
Tips & Variations:
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🧄 Add minced garlic when cooking the potatoes for extra flavor.
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🧀 Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top before serving for a cheesy twist.
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🍗 Want a full meal? Add diced cooked chicken or smoked sausage.
Would you like me to give you a sheet pan version (oven-roasted instead of skillet) — it’s easier for larger batches and extra crispy!
