Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes
A comforting dish that combines crispy bacon, fresh green beans, and tender potatoes, all enhanced with a flavorful ranch butter sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh green beans Look for bright color and crispness
- 1 lb Baby potatoes Ideally red or Yukon gold, choose firm and blemish-free varieties
- 4 oz Thick-cut bacon Opt for high-quality, flavorful bacon
- 2 tbsp Ranch seasoning Consider organic or homemade options
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic Select firm bulbs with no sprouts
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by washing and trimming the green beans.
- Place the potatoes in cold, salted water, bring to a boil, and simmer until fork-tender.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes, then cool them in an ice bath.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter and stir in the ranch seasoning and minced garlic.
Combining Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, blanched green beans, and crumbled bacon.
- Pour the ranch butter sauce over the mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
Notes
If pre-cooking, store the bacon, green beans, and potatoes separately in airtight containers. Leftovers can be reheated in a skillet over low heat.