Tender inexperienced beans, child potatoes, smoky bacon, and candy onions are completely mixed on this irresistibly basic southern facet dish.

Southern Inexperienced Beans
It goes with out saying we’re a meat and potatoes sort of household. Adventurous eaters with tastebuds that favor the southwest, however put a basic, filling meal on the desk and my crew of boys are able to dive in
I served these Southern Inexperienced Beans and Potatoes together with our favourite Crispy Oven Baked Chicken. It was the proper pairing, as a result of the rooster completed cooking simply because the potatoes had been tender. The meal was a success with my entire household.
When my good friend Melissa (of Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen) instructed me she was writing a cookbook, I instructed her I wished to be first on her checklist to evaluation it. After I acquired my advance copy I couldn’t cease flipping by means of it and drooling over every little thing.
The cookbook, Melissa’s Southern Kitchen, was launched a number of years in the past and you’ll find it here on Amazon or numerous different retailers. I’ve liked cooking so lots of the household recipes that she shared.
Whether or not you’re on the lookout for a full Sunday dinner or an informal weeknight supper, there’s a recipe right here for each event.
With recipes like Melissa’s unforgettable Buttermilk Fried Hen, BLT Macaroni Salad, Pecan Praline Baked Brie, and so many others, I’ve had loads of enjoyable attempting these recipes.

Inexperienced Beans with Bacon and Potatoes
- bacon
- onion
- entire inexperienced beans
- rooster inventory
- granulated garlic or garlic powder
- kosher salt
- floor black pepper
- child potatoes
- butter

Southern Inexperienced Beans Recipe
Kitchen Tip: I exploit this knife and this 9×13 baking dish to make this recipe.
- Cook the bacon and drain on a paper towel, reserving the bacon grease. Add the bacon grease to a dutch oven or massive pot on the range over medium-high warmth. Add the onion to the pot and prepare dinner for 2-3 minutes, till softened.
- Add the inexperienced beans, rooster inventory, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Stir and canopy. Scale back the warmth to low and simmer for quarter-hour.
- After quarter-hour, sprinkle the inexperienced beans with ½ teaspoon granulated garlic. Prepare the potatoes over the inexperienced beans. Dot with butter and sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper. Cowl and proceed simmering for 25-Half-hour, till the potatoes are fork tender.
- Stir gently and switch to a serving dish. Crumble the bacon and sprinkle it over the inexperienced beans and potatoes.

Southern Facet Dishes
Facet dishes are the most effective issues about gathering with buddies and household. I can in actual fact make a complete meal out of simply sides. Talking of which, I’ve fairly a number of favorites it’s essential try.
Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots are caramelized carrots with slightly crisp edges in a garlic honey butter sauce. This vegetable facet dish will steal the present in your plate.
Green Chile Queso Potatoes are smothered in a gooey inexperienced chile queso cheese sauce. The wealthy sauce makes them further dreamy.

Candy corn, crisp bell peppers, salty bacon, a splash of scorching sauce, and lime are all tossed collectively in a easy sauce to make this Creamed Corn with Peppers and Bacon.
This Asparagus Skillet is a pleasant combination of sweet potatoes, fresh corn, asparagus, and bacon with a drizzle of balsamic.
{initially printed 5/24/16 – recipe notes up to date 10/14/22}
