Slow Cooker Green Beans with Bacon
A delicious side dish combining fresh green beans and crispy bacon, perfect for any gathering or cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 slices slices of bacon Use thick-cut for more texture.
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, diced For flavor.
- 1 potato, diced
- 1.5 cups chicken broth or stock For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth.
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the diced onions and sauté with the bacon until transparent.
- Lightly spray a slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Add fresh green beans and some pepper, stirring to mix with bacon drippings.
- Add the bacon and onion mixture to the green beans, followed by the diced potatoes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours until the beans are tender.
Serving
- Serve immediately as a side dish alongside your favorite meats like roasted chicken or grilled steak.
- For added crunch, sprinkle extra crispy bacon bits on top.
Notes
To store leftovers, let the green beans cool completely and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1g
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