Crock Pot Green Beans Bacon

Transform your dinner table with this comforting Crock Pot Green Beans Bacon recipe, a perfect blend of tender, slow-cooked green beans and smoky bacon goodness. Fresh green beans are combined with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and garlic, all simmered in a rich chicken broth seasoned with a touch of butter, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. This easy, hands-off recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep before your slow cooker works its magic, resulting in a savory side dish bursting with flavor. Ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty casseroles. Elevate your meals effortlessly with this irresistible combination of classic ingredients and slow-cooked perfection.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh green beans
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the green beans, cutting off the ends as needed.

Step 2

Slice the bacon into small pieces, about 1-inch wide.

Step 3

Dice the yellow onion and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the bacon drippings in the skillet.

Step 5

In the same skillet with bacon drippings, sauté the diced onion until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

Step 6

Add the washed and trimmed green beans to the crock pot. Pour the sautéed onion and garlic mixture over the green beans.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth and add the butter, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir gently to combine.

Step 8

Set the crock pot to low and cook for 4 hours, or until the green beans are tender and have absorbed the flavors.

Step 9

Once cooked, stir in the crispy bacon pieces. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1469.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	800.1

Total Fat 41.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 113.3mg	0%
Sodium 4205.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.4g	0%
Total Sugars 35.6g
Protein 39.7g	0%

Vitamin D 12.2IU	0%
Calcium 418.8mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2678.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.8%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 37.7%