Description
Green beans and potatoes dance together in this country ranch-inspired side dish featuring crispy bacon bits. Hearty ingredients from rural kitchens blend perfectly, delivering a comforting flavor profile you’ll crave at every family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix packet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet and heat the oven to 400F (200C) for optimal roasting.
- Render bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp, transferring cooked pieces to a paper towel and reserving 1 tablespoon of rendered fat.
- Combine green beans and halved potatoes in a mixing bowl, coating thoroughly with olive oil, minced garlic, ranch seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Distribute vegetable mixture across the baking sheet in a single, even layer to ensure uniform cooking.
- Drizzle reserved bacon fat over the vegetables to enhance flavor and promote caramelization.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, rotating the pan midway to guarantee even browning and checking potato tenderness.
- Once vegetables are perfectly roasted with crisp edges and soft interior, remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with reserved crispy bacon pieces.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant color and additional flavor dimension.
- Serve immediately while vegetables are hot and bacon remains crisp for maximum taste and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize ranch seasoning by making your own blend for a personalized flavor profile and reduced sodium option.
- Swap bacon for turkey bacon or vegetarian bacon bits to accommodate different dietary preferences while maintaining crispy texture.
- Cut potatoes and green beans into uniform sizes to ensure even roasting and consistent cooking throughout the dish.
- For extra crispiness, spread vegetables in a single layer without overcrowding the baking sheet to allow proper caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 261 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg