Make your blistered green beans even better by adding bacon!

This blistered green beans recipe is the perfect side dish to pair with any dinner.

Youre going to enjoy crunching into the crispy, brown bacon and savory, flavor-filled green beans.

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Credit: Sara Remington

Remove from heat and let stand until ready to use.

Transfer to paper towels to drain, leaving fat in skillet.

Add oil to fat in skillet and increase heat to high.

Add beans, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper.

Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are blistered and crisp tender.

Stir in garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until garlic is browned.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Wear gloves when handling hot peppers because volatile oils can burn skin and eyes.

Wash immediately if hands touch seeds or membranes.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.