Creamy Green Beans with Bacon
Servings 2 - 4
Equipment
- Large Skillet with Lid
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon chopped
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- ½ lb green beans trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ¼ cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan finely grated
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the bacon in a cold, large skillet, then turn the stove to medium-high heat.
- Cook the bacon for 3-4 minutes until golden, then remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel to drain.
- Discard excess bacon fat, leaving behind 1 tablespoon. If short, add a little butter or olive oil.
- Add the garlic and stir for 10 - 15 seconds until light golden.
- Add the green beans and stir to coat in the garlicky bacon fat.
- Add chicken broth, stir, bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid, and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender, still bright green, and almost cooked to your liking (they will continue to cook in the creamy sauce).
- Remove the lid and add the heavy cream, parmesan, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Stir, bringing to a simmer.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and let it gently simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the cream thickens.
- Taste and re-season if needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with cooked bacon, and serve with extra Parmesan cheese.