Country Ranch Green Beans ‘n Potatoes with Bacon

Ingredient Quantity

Green beans, trimmed 1 pound

Baby potatoes, halved or quartered 1.5 pounds

Bacon, cooked and crumbled 6 slices

Ranch seasoning mix 1 packet

Butter, melted 3 tablespoons

Garlic, minced 2 cloves

Salt and pepper To taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

Cook the Potatoes: Boil baby potatoes in salted water for 10-12 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Green Beans: Boil green beans in the same pot for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Bacon: Fry bacon until crispy, crumble, and reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.

Make the Ranch Butter: Whisk together melted butter, ranch seasoning, and minced garlic in a small bowl.

Combine Everything: In the skillet with reserved bacon grease, toss cooked potatoes, green beans, and crumbled bacon. Pour ranch butter mixture over and toss to coat.

Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Enjoy!