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Southern Style Green Beans with Bacon and Caramelized Onions

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans , washed and trimmed
  • 1/3 pound Bacon , diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small yellow onion , finely chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic , minced
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 5 minutes. Immediately drain and dump them into a large bowl of ice water to cool for a couple of minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate. Melt the butter in the skillet with the remaining bacon grease and cook the onions until beginning to caramelize, about 7-8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the beans along with about 1 teaspoon salt, and a little pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes. You want them crisp but not crunchy hard. Return the bacon to the skillet and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.