Bacon Ranch Vegetables

Bacon Ranch Vegetables

Ingredients:

•  1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed.
•  1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered.
•  6 slices bacon.
• 1 packet ranch seasoning blend.
•  3 teaspoons melted butter.
•  2 cloves garlic, minced.
•  Salt and pepper to taste.
•  Fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions:

1. Boil potatoes in salted water for 10-12 minutes until fork tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Boil green beans 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
3. Fry bacon until crispy. Remove, crumble, and reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat.
4. Mix garlic, ranch seasoning, and melted butter in a bowl.
5. Add vegetables to skillet with bacon fat, toss with ranch butter mixture and crumbled bacon.
6. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley and serve warm.