Southern Butter Beans with Bacon

 

Southern Butter Beans with Bacon

Elevate your Thanksgiving or Sunday dinner with these delectable Southern Butter Beans and Bacon!

This easy recipe melds the rich essence of bacon, sautéed onions, and savory chicken broth for a flavor explosion.

Don't skip the chicken broth—it's the secret to making these butter beans truly exceptional! Enjoy every bite!

Southern Butter Beans with Bacon

Servings 8

Ingredients

8 slices bacon (coarsely chopped)

1 small onion (chopped)

1 (28-ounce) bag frozen butter beans (about 5 cups)

4 cups chicken broth (32-ounces)

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy

Drain away all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease, then return the pan to the heat. Add the chopped onion and cook in the bacon grease until the onion is translucent, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the beans, broth, salt, and pepper.

Bring the broth to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook about 60 minutes or until tender.

Serve Hot and enjoy!

 

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