Crunchy Green Beans with Bacon

This is a great summertime recipe. The secret ingredient (not so secret anymore!) adds a great flavor.

Step: 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Reserve 1/4 cup bacon grease in the skillet; discard remainder.

Step: 2

While the bacon is cooking, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add beans, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step: 3

Add onion and garlic to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease. Cook over medium heat until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in butter until melted. Add green beans, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper; toss until combined. Mix in crushed chips.

Per Serving: 179 calories; protein 6.3g; carbohydrates 16.8g; fat 10.4g; cholesterol 17.8mg; sodium 438.4mg.

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