Grandma’s Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing
Tender-crisp green beans are coated in a warm bacon dressing that balances smoky richness with a gentle sweet-and-tangy bite. A sprinkle of onion and dry mustard rounds out the flavor, making Grandma’s Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday tables when you want a nostalgic side with bright, comforting notes.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma’s Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until crisp, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, set a steamer insert in a saucepan and add water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the green beans, cover, and steam until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, keeping the grease in the skillet. Sauté the onion in the bacon grease until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, and pepper. Stir well, scraping up any onion bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook until bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the green beans to the skillet with the sauce; toss to coat thoroughly. Chop the cooked bacon and stir it into the beans. Serve hot.
- Calories 113.89 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 4.4 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 21.32 g 8%
- Total Fat 1.46 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.7 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 49.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.6 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 14.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 49.54 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 350.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 40.04 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.85 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Grandma's Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Dry Mustard. Each serving provides about 113.89 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma’s Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dry Mustard, Green Beans. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma’s Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 113.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma’s Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grandma’s Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing healthy?
- Grandma’s Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 113.89 calories and 4.4 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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