Description
Savor Southern comfort with this country ranch green beans n potatoes with bacon recipe, where crisp vegetables meet smoky bacon in a delightful harmony. Creamy ranch seasoning and salty bacon crumbles elevate simple ingredients into a mouthwatering side dish that brings comfort to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 lb (454 grams) baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 6 slices cooked, crumbled bacon
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Oils and Optional Garnish:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack to the middle position and heat to 400°F, ensuring even temperature distribution for optimal roasting.
- Slice baby potatoes into uniform chunks to promote consistent cooking, then coat thoroughly with olive oil and ranch seasoning, creating a flavorful exterior.
- Distribute seasoned potato pieces across a rimmed baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer to guarantee crisp edges and thorough caramelization.
- Roast potatoes for approximately 20 minutes, periodically shaking the pan to encourage even browning and prevent sticking.
- During the final 10 minutes of potato roasting, introduce green beans to the baking sheet, drizzling with additional olive oil and ranch seasoning.
- Simultaneously prepare bacon in a separate skillet, rendering it until achieving a perfect crisp texture and golden brown color.
- Crumble the cooked bacon into rustic pieces, allowing its smoky essence to permeate the vegetable medley.
- Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven, observing their golden-brown exterior and tender interior.
- Consolidate potatoes, green beans, and bacon in a serving dish, gently tossing to integrate flavors and distribute ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the warm mixture, allowing its nutty essence to complement the ranch-infused vegetables.
- Serve immediately, presenting a harmonious blend of crispy, savory elements that celebrate rural culinary traditions.
Notes
- Craft your own homemade ranch blend using dried herbs like dill, parsley, and chives for a personalized flavor profile.
- Replace bacon with turkey bacon or coconut bacon bits for lower-fat or vegetarian alternatives that maintain a smoky, crunchy texture.
- Par-boil baby potatoes for 5 minutes before roasting to ensure extra crispy exteriors and creamy, tender interiors.
- Prep vegetables and bacon a day ahead, storing separately in airtight containers to streamline cooking and save time during meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg