Green Beans with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Elevate your side dish game with these Green Beans with Bacon and Blue Cheese—a tantalizing blend of crisp-tender green beans, smoky bacon, and creamy, tangy blue cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings, this dish is a flavor-packed combination of hearty ingredients and simple techniques. Sautéed red onions and garlic add depth, while a quick steam ensures the green beans stay vibrant and crunchy. Finished with a touch of melted blue cheese and crispy bacon for richness, this recipe turns an everyday vegetable into a show-stopping side. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or as part of a festive spread.
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Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 pieces bacon slices, chopped
- 100 grams blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 120 milliliters water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet or sauté pan, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the rendered bacon fat in the skillet, discarding the rest.
Step 2
Add the butter to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat and let it melt over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and chopped red onion to the skillet and sauté until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and stir to combine. Pour in the water, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the green beans steam for 5-7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp.
Step 5
Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 2 minutes to allow any excess water to evaporate. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 6
Turn off the heat and stir in the crumbled blue cheese and cooked bacon pieces, allowing the cheese to slightly melt and coat the green beans.
Step 7
Transfer the green beans to a serving dish and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (814.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 974.8 |
| Total Fat 69.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 34.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 166mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4032.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.3g | |
| Protein 55.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 21.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 742.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1496.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories