Southern Style Seasoned Green Beans from Canned
Transform humble canned green beans into a show-stopping Southern-style side dish with this easy recipe! "Southern Style Seasoned Green Beans from Canned" combines the smoky richness of crispy bacon, the sweetness of caramelized onions, and the bold flavor of smoked paprika for a mouthwatering dish that tastes anything but canned. The green beans simmer gently in a savory blend of chicken broth, brown sugar, and buttery bacon drippings, soaking up the essence of true Southern comfort. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts alike. Serve warm and watch it disappear from the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans canned green beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 small, diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Drain the liquid from the canned green beans, but do not rinse them. Set the green beans aside.
In a large skillet or saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter in the remaining bacon grease. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning the garlic.
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Add the drained green beans to the skillet. Stir to coat the green beans evenly in the seasoned broth mixture.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook the green beans on low heat for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure they cook evenly and absorb the flavors.
Remove the lid, sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the green beans, and stir to combine. Let cook for an additional 2-3 minutes uncovered to let the flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm as a Southern-style side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.8 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 4089 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1365 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
