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
- 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
- Protein 4.4 g Low Source
- Carbs 21.32 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.46 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.46 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 2.7 mg Low Source
- Sodium 49.3 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.6 g Moderate
- Sugar 14.49 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 49.54 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.84 mg Low Source
- Potassium 350.22 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 40.04 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 13.85 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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.