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Country Ranch Green Beans & Potatoes with Bacon


 

🥓 Tender potatoes, crisp-tender green beans, and smoky bacon tossed in a creamy ranch dressing—this hearty side dish tastes like Sunday dinner at Grandma’s! Ready in 30 minutes and packed with down-home flavor.


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ One-pan wonder – Easy prep, even easier cleanup.
✅ Crowd-pleasing – A hit at potlucks and family dinners.
✅ Meal-prep friendly – Reheats beautifully.
✅ Customizable – Add extra veggies or spice it up.
✅ Ad-optimized structure – Keeps readers scrolling (and ads loading!).


Ingredients

(Serves 6 as a side)

For the Veggies & Bacon:

  • 6 slices bacon, chopped

  • 1.5 lbs (700g) baby potatoes, halved

  • 1 lb (450g) fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

For the Ranch Dressing:

  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix (or DIY blend*)

  • 2 tbsp milk (to thin)

DIY Ranch Seasoning: 1 tsp dried dill + ½ tsp garlic powder + ½ tsp onion powder + ¼ tsp salt.


Step-by-Step Instructions