Paula Deen's Fancy Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with Paula Deen's Fancy Green Beans, a Southern-inspired recipe that transforms a simple vegetable into a standout addition to any meal. Featuring tender, blanched green beans coated in a luscious, sweet-and-savory sauce made from crispy bacon drippings, melted butter, caramelized onions, garlic, brown sugar, and chicken broth, this dish delivers layered flavors with every bite. Topped with golden bits of bacon for added crunch and richness, these green beans are the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike. Serve it alongside roasted meats or holiday favorites for a crowd-pleasing side that’s sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh green beans, trimmed
- 6 slices Bacon, diced
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain them and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the bacon using a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Keep the bacon drippings in the skillet.
Step 3
To the skillet with the bacon drippings, add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Step 5
Stir in the brown sugar and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the green beans are tender.
Step 7
Sprinkle the crispy bacon over the green beans and toss gently to combine. Serve warm as a side dish for any meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (769.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 962.3 |
| Total Fat 61.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 164.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3048.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 37.5g | |
| Protein 45.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 241.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1738.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories