Crock Pot Green Beans with Bacon

Why Make This Recipe

Crock Pot Green Beans with Bacon is a delicious and easy side dish. It combines the freshness of green beans with the rich flavor of bacon. This dish is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any gathering. Cooking in a crock pot makes it simple to prepare, letting the flavors blend together well without much effort.

How to Make Crock Pot Green Beans with Bacon

Ingredients:

• 2 cans of green beans
• 4 strips of bacon
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of your favorite seasoning (e.g. Italian seasoning)

Directions:

1. In a crock pot, cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble. Leave some bacon drippings in the pot.
2. Add the chopped onion to the crock pot and sauté until translucent.
3. Add the canned green beans (drained) to the crock pot.
4. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and your favorite seasoning.
5. Stir in the crumbled bacon.
6. Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours to heat through. Serve warm.

How to Serve Crock Pot Green Beans with Bacon

Serve this delicious dish warm as a side with any main course. It pairs well with meats like chicken, beef, or pork. You can also use it as a tasty addition to holiday meals. Make sure to have some on your plate; everyone will want a scoop!

How to Store Crock Pot Green Beans with Bacon

To store leftovers, let the green beans cool to room temperature. Then, transfer them to an airtight container. You can keep them in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove when you’re ready to enjoy them again.

Tips to Make Crock Pot Green Beans with Bacon

1. For extra flavor, try adding a dash of hot sauce or a splash of vinegar.
2. If you like crispy bacon, cook it separately and add it right before serving.
3. You can experiment with different seasonings to suit your taste.

Variation

If you want to add more ingredients, consider including diced potatoes or bell peppers. These will add extra texture and flavor to your dish.

FAQs

Can I use fresh green beans instead of canned?
Yes, you can use fresh green beans. Just trim and cut them into smaller pieces, and adjust the cooking time if needed.

Is this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, this recipe is gluten-free as long as you use gluten-free bacon and seasoning.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. Just reheat it in the crock pot when you’re ready to serve.

Crock Pot Green Beans with Bacon

This delicious and easy side dish combines fresh green beans with crispy bacon, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 2 cans canned green beans Drained
• 4 strips bacon Cook until crispy
• 1 medium onion, chopped Sauté until translucent
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon favorite seasoning e.g. Italian seasoning

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a crock pot, cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble. Leave some bacon drippings in the pot.
2. Add the chopped onion to the crock pot and sauté until translucent.
3. Add the canned green beans (drained) to the crock pot.
4. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and your favorite seasoning.
5. Stir in the crumbled bacon.
6. Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours to heat through. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a dash of hot sauce or a splash of vinegar. If you like crispy bacon, cook it separately and add it right before serving. You can experiment with different seasonings to suit your taste. To store leftovers, let the green beans cool to room temperature, then transfer them to an airtight container. They can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.