Crunchy Green Beans with Bacon

Fresh steamed green beans are tossed in a decadent butter and bacon sauce and mixed with tasty Doritos® chips for a flavorful side dish that will appeal to folks of all ages.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ground black pepper to taste
• ½ pound bacon
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• garlic salt to taste
• 1 small onion, diced
• Italian seasoning to taste
• 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 (4 ounce) package flavored tortilla snack chips (such as Doritos®), crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Reserve 1/4 cup bacon grease in the skillet; discard remainder.

Step 2

While the bacon is cooking, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add beans, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Add onion and garlic to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease. Cook over medium heat until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in butter until melted. Add green beans, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper; toss until combined. Mix in crushed chips.