Dinner

Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon Recipe

Byreem everly October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Introduction

This Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon is a comforting side dish packed with savory flavors. Combining tender green beans, hearty baby potatoes, and crispy bacon, it’s seasoned perfectly with ranch spices and herbs. It’s an easy, hearty recipe that complements any meal.

A close-up image of a dish served in a white bowl filled with roasted cubed potatoes, bright green beans, and crispy bacon pieces mixed evenly throughout. The potatoes are golden brown with a slightly crispy texture, showing seasoning and small sprigs of herbs, while the green beans have a glossy, cooked appearance. The bacon adds a reddish-brown color and crunchy texture, scattered across the top and mixed inside. The bowl sits on a white marbled textured surface, giving a clean and fresh background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans (trimmed)
4 cups baby potatoes (diced)
6 slices bacon (chopped)
1 onion (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 cup chicken broth
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
Step 2: Add the diced onion to the bacon drippings and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 3: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and brown them for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Stir in the trimmed green beans, ranch seasoning mix, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and chicken broth. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
Step 5: Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer over low heat for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes and green beans are tender.
Step 6: Stir the crispy bacon back into the skillet. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Add a splash of lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavors.
Use fresh herbs if available; just double the quantity for more vibrant taste.
Try red potatoes or Yukon gold for a slightly different texture and flavor.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through. Avoid overcooking when reheating to keep the potatoes firm.