Southern Fried Green Beans

40 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Ready In: 35 min

“These Green Beans taste like they have been cooked all day, but only take minutes to make. They are a favorite of our family and guests.” - by Tammy

Ingredients

5 slices bacon, diced
2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
1 tablespoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Place the bacon in a skillet; cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp. Mix the sugar and green beans into the bacon. Cook over medium-high heat until green beans become become soft and limp and start to caramelize.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
203 cal
10%

Fat
15.9 g
24%

Carbs
9.1 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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MDHOGAN

Aug. 24, 2009

"This has been served in our family for years. It is the only way I can get my husband to eat green beans! Canned green beans is the only way to go with this recipe, and I usually add 1/2 diced sweet..." See more yellow onion. Fantastic!"

vjohns

Sep. 2, 2009

"This is my families favorite veggie recipe but after the bacon gets crisp I add 1/2 a diced onion, cook 5 minutes then add fresh green beans (about a pound or two). My neice loves them better when I ..." See moreadd 1/2 pound of new potatoes. Yum."

RPINDSAL

Aug. 28, 2009

"This is a wonderful way to make green beans! I omit the sugar and add 1/2 of a medium red onion to the pan and then add 1 tablespoon of butter at the end to finish it off.....fabulous!..." See more"

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