If you’re looking for a comforting, vibrant, and savory dish that feels like a warm hug on your plate, the Potato and Green Bean Skillet with Bacon and Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe is your new best friend. This skillet meal is a delicious combination of tender baby potatoes, crisp green beans, smoky bacon, and the irresistible crunch and flavor burst from everything bagel seasoning. It’s the kind of dish that’s easy to whip up but impressive enough to serve at any occasion, bringing a mix of textures and flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
Ingredients You’ll Need
These ingredients may seem humble, but each plays a starring role in creating the perfect balance of taste, texture, and color that makes this recipe shine. From creamy potatoes to vibrant green beans, every component works together to create a mouthwatering skillet experience.
- Baby potatoes (1 ½ lbs, halved): Their creamy interior softens beautifully while the edges crisp up in the skillet.
- Salt (1 teaspoon for boiling): Enhances the potatoes’ natural flavor right from the start.
- Bacon (4 oz, chopped): Adds smoky, savory richness that elevates every bite.
- Yellow onion (1, diced): Brings sweetness and depth after caramelizing in bacon fat.
- Frozen cut green beans (12 oz): Convenient and vibrant, they add color and a fresh snap to the dish.
- Everything bagel seasoning (1 teaspoon): This blend is the star seasoning, delivering a delightful crunch with garlic, sesame, and poppy seeds.
- Salt and pepper to taste: Essential finishing touches to bring out the full flavors in the skillet.
How to Make Potato and Green Bean Skillet with Bacon and Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe
Step 1: Boil the Potatoes
Begin by slicing your baby potatoes in half—they’ll cook faster and develop more surface area for that perfectly crispy edge later. Place them into a large pot, cover with water, and add a teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender when poked with a fork, around 7 to 8 minutes. Once done, drain them well to avoid sogginess in the pan.
Step 2: Cook the Bacon
While the potatoes are boiling, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook your chopped bacon until it’s beautifully crisp and browned. Carefully remove the bacon bits, but don’t toss out the bacon fat! Leaving around 2 tablespoons of the fat in the skillet is crucial—it’s going to infuse the whole dish with deep, smoky flavor.
Step 3: Sauté the Onions
In the same skillet, toss in your diced onions and cook them over medium heat. Let them glisten and soften, browning slightly for that slight sweetness that perfectly complements the salty bacon and tender potatoes.
Step 4: Brown the Potatoes
Add your boiled and drained potatoes into the skillet with the cooked onions. Give everything a good stir to coat the potatoes in that flavorful bacon fat, then let them sit to brown on the bottom, stirring only once every few minutes. Those crispy golden edges make all the difference!
Step 5: Add the Green Beans
Next, toss in the frozen green beans directly into the skillet—no thawing needed. Cook them along with the potatoes and onions until they’re heated through and tender but still offering a fresh crunch that keeps the dish lively.
Step 6: Finish with Bacon and Everything Bagel Seasoning
Return the crispy bacon pieces to the skillet, add the everything bagel seasoning, and stir to combine. Taste and season with extra salt, pepper, or more seasoning to suit your palette. Serve this vibrant skillet piping hot for the best experience.
How to Serve Potato and Green Bean Skillet with Bacon and Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe
Garnishes
A sprinkle of fresh chopped herbs such as parsley or chives adds a burst of color and freshness that beautifully balances the savory richness of bacon and potatoes. A light drizzle of olive oil or even a dollop of sour cream can take it up another notch.
Side Dishes
This skillet is hearty enough to stand alone, but pairing it with a crisp green salad or crusty bread provides complementary textures and freshness. For a fuller meal, consider serving alongside roasted chicken or grilled sausages for a satisfying feast.
Creative Ways to Present
For a charming presentation, plate the Potato and Green Bean Skillet with Bacon and Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe in rustic cast iron skillets or individual ramekins. Adding a fried or poached egg on top brings an indulgent touch that makes this dish a perfect brunch option.
Make Ahead and Storage
Storing Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The potatoes soak up flavors overnight, making reheated servings even tastier the next day.
Freezing
You can freeze leftovers if needed, but keep in mind that green beans can become a bit soft after freezing and thawing. Use freezer-safe containers and consume frozen portions within 1 month for best quality.
Reheating
Reheat the skillet on the stove over medium heat or in a 350°F oven until warmed through. This helps restore the crispiness of the potatoes and bacon better than the microwave.
FAQs
Can I use fresh green beans instead of frozen?
Absolutely! If using fresh green beans, trim and blanch them briefly before adding to the skillet to ensure they cook evenly and retain their brightness.
Is everything bagel seasoning necessary?
While optional, everything bagel seasoning is truly what sets this dish apart with its bold, crunchy flavors. Feel free to adjust the quantity or substitute with garlic powder and sesame seeds if needed.
Can I make this dish vegetarian?
You can omit the bacon or substitute it with smoked paprika and sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian vibe, but the smoky bacon flavor is a hallmark of this recipe.
How can I make the potatoes crispier?
Make sure to dry the boiled potatoes well and allow them to cook undisturbed in the skillet for a few minutes to develop a golden crust before stirring.
Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?
Yes, it reheats beautifully and makes a satisfying meal prep option. Keep ingredients separate if you want to maintain maximum texture, especially the bacon and green beans.
Final Thoughts
This Potato and Green Bean Skillet with Bacon and Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe is a celebration of simple ingredients coming together to create something truly special and soul-satisfying. From the crisp potatoes and fresh green beans to the smoky bacon and flavorful seasoning, it’s a dish you’ll want to revisit again and again. Trust me, once you try it, it could become one of your favorite go-to meals for any day of the week!
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Potato and Green Bean Skillet with Bacon and Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Description
This delicious Potato and Green Bean Skillet recipe combines tender baby potatoes, crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and green beans seasoned with everything bagel seasoning. It’s a comforting one-pan meal ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for a hearty side dish or a light meal for four.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)
Bacon and Vegetables
- 4 oz bacon, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 12 oz frozen cut green beans
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Slice the potatoes in half and place them in a large pot. Cover with water and add 1 teaspoon salt. Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high and allow the potatoes to continue boiling until they are fork-tender, about 7-8 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander.
- Cook Bacon: While the potatoes are boiling, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until brown and crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving all the bacon fat or draining off the excess fat but keeping at least 2 tablespoons in the skillet for flavor.
- Sauté Onions: Dice the yellow onion. After removing the bacon, add the diced onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat until the onion is soft and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook Potatoes in Skillet: Add the drained potatoes to the skillet with the sautéed onions. Stir briefly to coat the potatoes in the bacon fat, then let them cook, stirring only once every few minutes to allow the bottoms to brown nicely, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add Green Beans: Add the frozen cut green beans directly to the skillet (no need to thaw). Continue to cook and stir occasionally until the green beans are heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Add Bacon and Seasoning: Chop the cooked bacon if not already chopped and add it back to the skillet along with 1 teaspoon of everything bagel seasoning. Stir to combine thoroughly, then taste and season with salt and pepper or more bagel seasoning as desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh green beans if preferred, but adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Leaving bacon fat in the skillet adds great flavor, but you can remove excess fat for a lighter dish.
- Everything bagel seasoning adds a savory, garlicky flavor but can be replaced with garlic powder and sesame seeds if you don’t have it on hand.
- Make sure not to overcook the potatoes when boiling to avoid them becoming mushy during skillet cooking.
- This skillet dish pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed as a hearty vegetarian meal if bacon is omitted.
