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    Garlic and Bacon Green Beans

    By Julia | Updated: Oct 22, 2021 | Published: Nov 21, 2016 | 93 Comments

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    Garlic and Bacon Green Beans sautéed in olive oil and butter in a large skillet on the stovetop - an easy and delicious way to prepare the green beans for the holiday menu.   The beans are crispy and crunchy.  A perfect recipe for the Fall and the Winter.

    Garlic and Bacon Green Beans in a white bowl

     

    I love garlic with just about anything, and the green beans are no exception!  Sauteed garlic tastes GREAT with green beans and bacon!

    This is a great side dish for many types of grilled meats, and it's especially good for the holiday menu on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Eve.

    Thanksgiving Main Courses to serve with this side dish:

    • Roast Duck - an ultimate Thanksgiving main course!  This Roast Whole Duck has tender and juicy meat, crispy skin, and it’s glazed with the honey-balsamic glaze to give the duck a beautiful roasted look.
    • Roasted Cornish Hen - roasted paprika Cornish hen with root vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes) and onions.
    • Roasted Turkey Breast (Boneless) with Garlic Herb Butter – this is a rolled turkey breast recipe and is a great alternative when you don’t feel like cooking the entire turkey.

    Other green Thanksgiving side dishes:

    • Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Brussels Sprouts, Pecans, and Cranberries - colorful Thanksgiving salad with lots of veggies and nuts!
    • Creamy and Crunchy Salad with Peas, Bacon, and Pecans - easy and beautiful side dish for Thanksgiving!
    • Dijon Mustard Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Apples, and Gorgonzola cheese - Brussels sprouts smothered in heavy cream and mustard with bacon, apples, Gorgonzola cheese and nutmeg.  Cooked on stove top.

    Garlic and Bacon Green Beans in a white bowl

    How to make green beans with bacon:

    1. Bring a large pot of water to boil, add 1 pound of fresh green beans and ½ teaspoon of salt. The water should be just above the beans.
    2. Boil on medium heat for 5 minutes. Drain the beans.
    3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet on medium heat.
    4. Add 6 cloves of minced garlic and saute, constantly stirring, for about 30 seconds.
    5. Add chopped cooked bacon (drained of fat) and green beans (cooked and drained).
    6. Saute on medium heat for about 1 minute to combine all ingredients.
    7. Remove from heat.  Season with more salt, if needed.

    Garlic and Bacon Green Beans (close-up)

    Ideas for Thanksgiving Salads

    • Winter Fruit Salad with Maple Lime Dressing - the ingredient list includes red apples, pears, clementine oranges (or mandarin oranges), kiwi fruit, dried cranberries, and pomegranate seeds.
    • Butternut Squash and Spinach Salad with Pecans, Cranberries, Pomegranate - perfect healthy Thanksgiving salad with Poppy Seed Honey-Lime Dressing.
    • Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberries and Pecans - this holiday salad is all about crisp, shredded Brussels sprouts tossed with slightly sweet honey mustard vinaigrette, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
    • Warm Quinoa and Brussels Sprout Salad in Honey Mustard Vinaigrette - this salad is loaded with pecans and cranberries. It is a nutrient-packed salad that is high in fiber and antioxidant properties. A perfect addition to a healthy menu!
    4.81 from 241 votes

    Garlic and Bacon Green Beans

    Garlic and Bacon Green Beans sauteed in olive oil and butter - an easy and delicious way to prepare the green beans for the holiday table!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 235 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound green beans , fresh, rinsed, ends trimmed
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 6 garlic cloves , minced
    • 6 bacon strips , cooked, drained of fat, chopped
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    Instructions 

    • Bring a large pot of water to boil, add green beans (water should be just above the beans), and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, drain the beans.
    • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook it, constantly stirring, for about 30 seconds. Add chopped cooked bacon (drained of fat) and green beans. Saute on medium heat for about 1 minute to combine all ingredients. Remove from heat. Taste and add more salt, if needed.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Garlic and Bacon Green Beans
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    235
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    19
    g
    29
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    29
    mg
    10
    %
    Sodium
     
    541
    mg
    24
    %
    Potassium
     
    322
    mg
    9
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    9
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    870
    IU
    17
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    15.3
    mg
    19
    %
    Calcium
     
    50
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    1.4
    mg
    8
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Bobbi

      May 16, 2025 at 12:08 pm

      Can I use just bacon fat to add the flavor instead of actual bacon.

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 17, 2025 at 11:14 am

        Hi Bobbi - in my personal opinion, bacon fat does not add much flavor, so I would definitely use actual bacon (and drain it of any excess fat).

        Reply
    2. narlin

      January 26, 2025 at 6:10 pm

      Significant flavor from the bacon and garlic. I also finished it with a touch of fresh nutmeg. Delicious.

      Reply
    3. Sue R.

      December 25, 2024 at 12:09 am

      I made this recipe as is and
      It was delicious!

      Reply
    4. B Joy Lisle

      November 28, 2024 at 11:44 am

      I believe I saw a recipe for Brussel sprouts, bacon and cheese. Now can't find ... Thanks

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 02, 2024 at 8:46 pm

        Hi Joy! Here it is: https://juliasalbum.com/brussels-sprouts-and-bacon/

        Reply
    5. Sylvia8-6 Q .

      September 20, 2024 at 6:19 pm

      I am a vegartain. I don't eat bacon. I will make the greenbean receipeleaving out the bacon

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 22, 2024 at 7:56 pm

        I have 2 other delicious recipes with green beans without bacon that you might like:

        https://juliasalbum.com/green-beans-with-pine-nuts/

        https://juliasalbum.com/garlic-green-beans/

        Reply
    6. Deanna

      December 22, 2023 at 8:31 pm

      Could you boil the green beans the day before and then sauté them day of?

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 28, 2023 at 2:15 pm

        Deanna, yes you can. Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Jean Ferris

      November 15, 2023 at 4:17 pm

      Probably a dumb question but when do you cook the bacon? Do you cook it with the garlic or before you start cooking the green beans?

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm

        Jean, there are no dumb questions! I actually pre-cooked the bacon in the oven in advance. I wouldn't cook the bacon with the garlic because you will want to cook bacon first, drain the unwanted extra fat, and then use the small amount of fat for cooking the rest of the ingredients if you like.

        Reply
        • Jean

          November 18, 2023 at 8:40 am

          Thanks Julia! This is going on my Thanksgiving menu!

          Reply
          • Julia

            November 18, 2023 at 3:34 pm

            Wonderful! It will make a great addition! 🙂

            Reply
    8. Judy

      March 04, 2023 at 11:08 pm

      Making this now for the third time. Love it hot or cold.
      Also add brossel sprouts and so yummy and easy.

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 18, 2023 at 6:45 pm

        Judy, I am glad you've enjoyed this recipe! 🙂 Brussels sprouts are delicious with this flavor combo!

        Reply
    9. Victoria

      November 16, 2022 at 9:44 am

      It was a great recipe! I only used half the bacon and garlic recommended and it was still great! Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 18, 2022 at 3:31 pm

        Victoria, I am so glad you gave this recipe a try and enjoyed it! 🙂 Thank you for the comment and the 5-stars!

        Reply
    10. Marnie

      August 31, 2022 at 9:13 pm

      Just made this and boy was it ever good. The butter with the oil helps crisp up the bacon too. I sprinkled a little bit of salt at the end. Excellent!!! Adding it to my favourite list of dishes. Quick and easy. Made it with the duck ❤️❤️Bravo

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 01, 2022 at 4:10 pm

        Marnie, thank you so much for such a positive comment! I so appreciate it! Glad you loved this dish! This is delicious with duck.

        Reply
    11. Tricia

      April 06, 2022 at 2:54 pm

      Made this for a family Christmas get together and it was great even the kiddos enjoyed it. My husband just asked to have it again for our Easter buffet. I make a day ahead of time and just re-heat in skillet the day of and keep warm in a crock pot. Thanks so much for a delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Julia

        April 24, 2022 at 8:22 pm

        Tricia, your comment made my day! 🙂 I am so glad you've enjoyed this recipe and thank you for taking the time to share such a positive comment. This is a great holiday recipe, for sure!

        Reply
      • Nora

        December 23, 2022 at 3:44 pm

        Ooh I was wondering if you can make it ahead!! Did you prep the whole thing with garlic and bacon ??!! That would be amazing!

        Reply
        • Julia

          December 23, 2022 at 4:46 pm

          Nora, this would be a great recipe to make ahead. I would do it just like Tricia said: prepare everything in advance, then re-heat in skillet the day of and keep warm in a crock pot!

          Reply
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