Southern Fried Green Beans Recipe
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Southern Fried Green Beans

By: Tammy 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 203 | Total Fat: 15.9g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by MDHOGAN   view full review
This has been served in our family for years. It is the only way I can get my husband to eat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2009 by vjohns   view full review
This is my families favorite veggie recipe but after the bacon gets crisp I add 1/2 a diced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by RPINDSAL   view full review
This is a wonderful way to make green beans! I omit the sugar and add 1/2 of a medium red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by WiskThis   view full review
This is a very good way to cook green beans. However, I do have a couple suggestions based...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2009 by Rena   view full review
Great recipe! After the bacon was done, I add diced onion and garlic. I also cut the sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by CYoder   view full review
O. Wow. These beans are sooo yummy. I grew up with mama growing & canning our beans, and now...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2009 by Kristine   view full review
I love the sweetness the sugar gives mixed with the smokey flavor of the bacon. This recipe is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by Jenny   view full review
Super easy recipe and tastes great! The first time I made it, I followed the recipe exactly....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2011 by Rock_lobster   view full review
Southern Fried Green Beans Haiku: "Pretty tasty beans! Can't go wrong with the bacon, which I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2011 by ttkc Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have friends and family that only like canned green beans. This is a wonderful way to dress...

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