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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!
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    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. MAYLA KENT

      December 30, 2021 at 9:39 pm

      WOW! Made this tonight. I had fresh green beans and bacon left from Christmas and was looking for a new way to cook green beans as I am not a fan. It was fabulous both my husband and I loved it. Follow recipe exactly.

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 11, 2022 at 11:59 pm

        Mayla, I am very happy the recipe was enjoyed! Thank you for taking the time to share such a positive comment and the 5-star review! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Megan

      November 26, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      I make this every year, and everyone always goes for seconds! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 29, 2021 at 10:45 pm

        So glad you've made this recipe and enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Missy

      November 26, 2021 at 12:09 pm

      I made it for a Friendsgiving this year - it was easy and no-fuss recipe and everyone loved it!

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 29, 2021 at 10:52 pm

        Glad you've enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for sharing such a positive comment!

        Reply
    4. gwenda collinsworth

      October 30, 2021 at 5:05 pm

      Another Thanksgiving to try find. Great this holiday needs to be a special different occasion, since my dad just passed and we are introducing my two new gr8 granddaughters to the family. This will be wonderful ! Thanx Gwenda

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 03, 2021 at 2:42 pm

        Enjoy! This is a great side dish for Thanksgiving, for sure!

        Reply
      • Kayla

        November 05, 2021 at 9:26 pm

        Flavors were not mixed very good because everything is cooked separately

        Reply
        • Julia

          November 10, 2021 at 8:45 pm

          Yes, in this recipe the green beans are more crunchy and not as infused with bacon flavor as in more traditional green beans recipes.

          Reply
    5. Crystal

      March 12, 2021 at 7:30 pm

      Awesome! Added fresh red bell pepper in with garlic! Will be doing this again...many times! Thanks!
      ....

      Reply
    6. Mark Stenroos

      February 27, 2021 at 11:22 am

      Looks good. Do you chop the bacon before frying?

      Reply
    7. Andi

      December 10, 2020 at 10:25 am

      Where is your Pin button for the individual recipe? I have looked for it on a few of your posts and can't find one.

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 10, 2020 at 9:15 pm

        Hi Andi, I will be adding the pinning functionality soon.

        Reply
    8. Carol

      November 27, 2020 at 10:47 am

      This was a wonderful part of our Thanksgiving meal! No need to wait of a special day, I’ll make it more often from now on. Thank you, Julia!

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 27, 2020 at 4:35 pm

        Carol, you are very welcome! So glad you liked this recipe!

        Reply
    9. Martha Pando

      November 25, 2020 at 11:43 am

      This recipe is a hit! Highly recommend! Have made this several times and everyone enjoys. This yr I am making for my husband and toddler for the holidays !

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 25, 2020 at 5:35 pm

        Martha, I am so glad you've been enjoying this recipe! Thank you for such a positive comment! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Tammy Siegrist

      November 23, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      Could you use frozen green beans for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Lindsey

        November 26, 2020 at 1:34 pm

        I’ve made this many times and would think frozen would work, I wouldn’t boil them though. Once your bacon is done and you’ve sautéed the garlic a bit, just throw the frozen beans in to the pan and warm them through. They’d likely get soggy if you boiled.

        Reply
        • Julia

          November 27, 2020 at 5:56 pm

          Thanks, Lindsey, for such helpful feedback!

          Reply
    11. Paige

      November 20, 2020 at 7:26 pm

      Wondering how to transport these to my mom’s for Thanksgiving. Do you think they’d be okay if I cooked ahead of time and put in the crockpot on warm until ready to eat?

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 21, 2020 at 1:07 pm

        Yes, these would be really easy to make ahead and reheat. You could even refrigerate them and then reheat them in the skillet on the stovetop.

        Reply
        • Paige

          November 23, 2020 at 9:23 am

          Thank you! I appreciate your feedback and the recipe! Happy Thanksgiving!

          Reply
          • Julia

            November 23, 2020 at 1:06 pm

            You are very welcome! Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂

            Reply
    12. Ann

      November 16, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      Looks delicious! Do you need to do the boiling step if you use the microwave-ready packaged green beans?

      Reply
    13. Rosie

      November 06, 2020 at 6:10 pm

      Can you use canned beans? It’s hard to find fresh in the winter.

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 14, 2020 at 7:54 pm

        I believed canned beans are usually already cooked? That will definitely result in a different texture than using fresh green beans. I would recommend using fresh green beans for the best flavor.

        Reply
        • Tammy

          November 23, 2020 at 4:49 pm

          Could you use frozen green beans?

          Reply
          • Julia

            November 25, 2020 at 6:11 pm

            Hi Tammy! If those are FRESH frozen green beans (uncooked, frozen as-is, without any liquid) - yes, you could use them.

            Reply
    14. Susan

      September 02, 2020 at 12:41 am

      Very easy prep and short ingredient list. These green beans are the best, retain their bright green color, and a “snap” to prepare. I’ll def make these again and again. Loved them and didn’t modify the recipe at all. Thank You!

      Reply
    15. Laura

      July 30, 2020 at 10:53 am

      Delicious! Everyone in my family loved it, including 3 children. Next week and in the future I will double the batch!

      Reply
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