Simplify your Christmas dinner preparations with a super simple yet irresistibly delicious side dish – Crock Pot Green Beans and Bacon. As someone who considers the crock pot my culinary ally, especially during the holiday rush, I’ve discovered the perfect combination of flavors that will elevate your festive feast. Join me in making this bacon-infused green bean delight using the finest quality bacon, and let the crock pot take a load off your holiday cooking endeavors.
Bacon and Onion Magic
Combine one small diced onion with 8 slices of chopped thick cut bacon and sauté until the bacon reaches a delightful crispiness, and the onion turns translucent. This dynamic duo adds depth to the dish, laying the foundation for a flavor-packed journey.
Building The Side Dish
Place about a pound of fresh green beans into the slow cooker, adjusting the quantity based on your guest count (you can use 1 or 2 pounds depending). Pour 1 and 1/2 cups of chicken broth (or Chicken bouillon with water) into the mix, adding a quarter teaspoon of black pepper. Omitting salt is intentional, as the bacon’s natural saltiness will be all the seasoning you need.
Putting it All Together
Combine the bacon and onion concoction with the green beans in the slow cooker, ensuring to include all the flavorful bacon fat. This fat infusion is a secret ingredient that transforms the dish from good to extraordinary. Let it cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, allowing the green beans to fully absorb the rich flavors.
Savoring the Results
The result? Green beans that are not just fully cooked but bursting with the savory goodness of bacon and the aromatic essence of sautéed onions. The simplicity of this dish is its charm – you invest a little time upfront, then let the crock pot work its magic. The end result is a side dish that steals the show, adding a touch of sophistication to your Christmas dinner with minimal effort.
Creating Lasting Memories
Make this Christmas dinner memorable with Crock Pot Green Beans and Bacon – a side dish that exemplifies simplicity and flavor. Elevate your holiday feast by letting the crock pot do the heavy lifting, so you can focus on creating lasting memories with loved ones. Try this stress-free recipe, and you’ll discover that sometimes the most uncomplicated dishes are the ones that leave the most lasting impressions.
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Crock Pot Green Beans and Bacon
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Ingredients
- 1–2 pounds fresh green beans
- 8 slices of thick sliced bacon
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1.5 cups chicken broth or Chicken bouillon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Salt to taste (considering bacon’s natural saltiness)
Instructions
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Choosing the Perfect Bacon:
- Cut the bacon into small, bite-sized pieces.
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Sautéing Bacon and Onion Magic:
- Sauté the diced onion with bacon until the bacon turns crispy, and the onion becomes translucent, creating a flavorful base.
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Building the Crock Pot Ensemble:
- Place fresh green beans in the slow cooker, adjusting the quantity based on your guest count.
- Pour in 1.5 cups of chicken broth (or Chicken bouillon with water) and add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Optional: Adjust salt to taste, considering the bacon’s natural saltiness.
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Marrying Flavors in the Crock Pot:
- Combine the bacon and onion mixture with the green beans in the slow cooker, ensuring to include all the flavorful bacon fat.
- Let it cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, allowing the green beans to fully absorb the rich flavors.
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Savoring the Results:
- Enjoy green beans that are not only fully cooked but bursting with the savory goodness of bacon and the aromatic essence of sautéed onions.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 180
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