Beans & Potatoes with Bacon

By srumbel

I love the combination of green beans with bacon, so I created this recipe. It's great for when you have company because you can start the side dish in the slow cooker and continue preparing the rest of your dinner.—Barbara Brittain, Santee, California
from tasteofhome.com

Ingredients

• 8 bacon strips, chopped
• 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 small onion, halved and sliced
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 375mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Cover and refrigerate bacon until serving.
2. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in reserved drippings. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in bacon; heat through. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts

3/4 cup equals 116 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 256 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.