Crockpot Green Beans
These crockpot green beans are a simple side dish made with fresh green beans, onion and smokey bacon! This easy recipe made in the slow cooker will be your new favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans , (about 6 cups) washed and trimmed
- ¼ cup diced onion ,or shallots
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2-3 Tablespoons butter , cut in pats
- 4 slices bacon , cooked, crispy, and crumbled
- salt and pepper , to taste
Optional: additional crumbled bacon, grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Add ingredients: Add 1 1/2 pounds green beans, 1/4 cup diced onions, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, 2 slices cooked bacon, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 1 cup chicken broth in a crockpot. Season with salt and pepper. Top with 2-3 Tablespoons butter.
- Cook: Add lid and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, or until tender.
- Serve: If there is too much liquid, drain some before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add remaining cooked bacon and Parmesan (if desired), just before serving.
Notes
Topping: Don't want to add bacon? Feel free to add candied nuts like pecans or sliced almonds on top. It would also be a great addition to the bacon.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 19mg, Sodium: 517mg, Potassium: 296mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 893IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
