This is the kind of side dish that disappears before anything else on the table. Smoky maple bacon, tender green beans, and A Little Homestyle Ranch™ Microwave Ready Little Potatoes come together in one pan with just a handful of pantry seasonings, and the secret weapon is cooking it all in the bacon grease for maximum flavor. It’s hearty enough to hold its own at a backyard BBQ and easy enough to throw together on a weeknight without a second thought.

On-the-Go Tip

This side travels really well in a lidded container and holds up at room temperature for an hour or two — perfect for potlucks, backyard cookouts, or sideline snacking. Pack the crumbled bacon separately and sprinkle it on just before serving to keep it crispy.

Kid-Friendly Tip

Let kids help snap the green beans in half before cooking — it’s a satisfying, low-mess prep task that even younger children can tackle. Older kids can take on crumbling the cooled bacon and seasoning the pan. For extra picky eaters, serve the components separately so they can build their own plate with as much or as little of each element as they like.

 

Prep
5 mins
Cook
25 mins
Serves
4
Ingredients
8
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Equipment

  • Large skillet or pan

Ingredients

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  • 1 package maple bacon
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lb fresh green beans, snapped in half
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • (To taste) salt and black pepper
  • 1 package A Little Homestyle Ranch™ Microwave Ready Little Potatoes
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Instructions

  • Step 1

    Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside to cool, then crumble. Reserve 1/4 cup of bacon grease in the pan.

  • Step 2

    Prepare the Microwave Ready Little Potatoes according to package directions.

  • Step 3

    Add the olive oil into the pan with the reserved bacon grease over medium heat. Add the green beans, garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the green beans are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.

  • Step 4

    Add the cooked potatoes to the pan and toss to combine.

  • Step 5

    Top with crumbled bacon and serve warm.

  • Step 6 - Enjoy your tasty meal with the family