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Southern Green Beans with Bacon Recipe

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4.9 from 55 reviews

A delicious Southern-style green beans recipe cooked with crispy bacon, onions, garlic, and a touch of Cajun seasoning. These tender green beans are infused with smoky bacon flavor and make a perfect side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

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Bacon and Seasoning

  • 6 slices of bacon
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 2 pounds green beans, rinsed and trimmed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: In a large deep skillet with a lid, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet for cooking the vegetables.
  2. Sauté the onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon grease and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute to release its aroma.
  3. Cook the green beans: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the green beans along with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together to coat the beans with the onion mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans become tender.
  4. Adjust seasoning: Taste the green beans and add additional Cajun seasoning or salt and pepper if desired. For a spicy kick, you can incorporate crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper at this stage.
  5. Add bacon to the beans: While the green beans are cooking, crumble half of the cooked bacon. Once the beans are tender, stir the crumbled bacon into the skillet. Reserve the remaining bacon to sprinkle on top when serving for extra crunch and flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh green beans for the best texture and flavor.
  • If Cajun seasoning is unavailable, substitute with a mix of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and oregano.
  • For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
  • This recipe can be made gluten-free by ensuring Cajun seasoning contains no gluten additives.

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