Country Ranch Green Beans ’n Potatoes with Bacon

  1. Cook the Potatoes: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and set aside.

  2. Cook the Green Beans: In the same pot, bring water to a boil and cook green beans for 5–7 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.

  3. Cook the Bacon: While the vegetables cook, fry bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and crumble, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.

  4. Make the Ranch Butter: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, ranch seasoning, and minced garlic.

  5. Combine Everything: In the skillet with the reserved bacon grease, toss cooked potatoes, green beans, and crumbled bacon. Pour the ranch butter mixture over everything and gently toss to coat.

  6. Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

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