SOUTHERN GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES WITH VIDALIA ONION AND BACON RECIPE

Southern Green Beans and Potatoes with Vidalia Onion and Bacon

INGREDIENTS

•  5 slices bacon
•  1 medium Vidalia onion, diced (any sweet onion may be substituted)
•  2 pounds fresh whole green beans, ends removed
•  1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
•  2 teaspoons garlic salt, divided
•  1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
•  2 pounds small red/new potatoes, halved
•  2 tablespoons butter, cubed

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a dutch oven or large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to cool. Leave bacon fat in pan.
2. Add diced onion to the bacon fat. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until onion softens.
3. Add green beans, chicken stock, 1 teaspoon of garlic salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir together. Lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.