Maple Bacon Green Beans

When cooking for fall, there is something special about the combination of sweet and savory tastes. This easy, yet delicious side dish adds a delightful twist to classic green beans. It’s a standout addition to your fall or holiday table. It’s an easy, yet delicious side dish that adds a delightful twist to classic green beans, making them a standout addition to your fall or holiday table.

Whether you’re hosting a family dinner, prepping for Thanksgiving, or just looking to elevate a weeknight meal, these green beans are a winning choice.

These beans bring together the best of fall flavors in one simple, yet delectable side dish. These beans are sure to become a fall favorite with the sweet maple syrup and crunchy bacon. Plus, they’re versatile enough for both weeknight dinners and special occasions like Thanksgiving.

Give this recipe a try, and enjoy the sweet and savory magic that happens when maple, bacon, and green beans come together!

What are Maple Bacon Green Beans?

Maple bacon green beans are a side dish where fresh green beans are sauteed or roasted with crispy bacon and drizzled with maple syrup. This dish has a sweet and savory taste thanks to the combination of maple syrup and salty bacon. This dish is simple enough to make for a weeknight meal, but it’s special enough for holidays like Thanksgiving. It’s a versatile and crowd-pleasing side that elevates regular green beans to something truly special.

Overall, it’s a versatile and crowd-pleasing side that elevates regular green beans to something truly special.

Ingredients

Green Beans

• Bacon
• Onion
• Maple syrup
• Salt
• Pepper
• How to make Maple Bacon Green Beans

Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends. Bring water to a rolling boil, and sprinkle in a little salt. Add the green beans. Cook for 6-10 minutes until they are tender-crisp. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for about 6-10 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

Once the green beans are done, immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and help retain their bright green color.

In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy.

Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.

Cook the onion in the bacon grease until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add the maple syrup, bacon and green beans to pan, stir to combine.

Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are cooked to your desired level of tenderness and have a nice caramelized glaze from the maple syrup. Season the green beans with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the Maple Bacon Green Beans as a delicious side dish to complement your meal.

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A sweet and savory side dish, Maple Bacon Green Beans combine crispy bacon, fresh green beans, and a touch of maple syrup for the perfect fall flavor. Easy to make and perfect for any meal!

Prep Time

15 minutesmins Cook Time

20 minutesmins Rest Time

5 minutesmins Total Time

40 minutesmins Course

Side DishCuisine

American1

• pound fresh green beans washed and trimmed 4
• slices bacon chopped 1
• medium onion diced 1/2
• cup maple syrup salt
• pepper
• Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.

• Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.

• Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for about 6-10 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

• Once the green beans are done, immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and help retain their bright green color.

• In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.

• Cook the onion in the bacon grease until soft, about 5 minutes.

• Add the maple syrup, bacon and green beans to pan, stir to combine.

• Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are cooked to your desired level of tenderness and have a nice caramelized glaze from the maple syrup.

• Season the green beans with salt and pepper to taste.

• Serve the Maple Bacon Green Beans as a delicious side dish to complement your meal.

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