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A close-up shot of a spoonful of buttery green beans with bacon being lifted from the black slow cooker on the white marble cooktop. The beans glisten with butter, while crispy bacon bits add a delicious contrast of texture and flavor, ready to be served.

Crockpot Green Beans Recipe

This Crockpot Green Beans recipe is buttery, savory, and packed with smoky bacon flavor. Slow-cooked to perfection, it’s an easy, hands-off side dish that pairs beautifully with any meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, southern
Calories: 179
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 ounce package frozen green beans
  • ½ cup frozen bell pepper and onion mix
  • ¼ cup real bacon bits
  • garlic salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 stick butter cut into chunks

Equipment

  • Crockpot (Slow Cooker)
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Add frozen green beans and frozen bell pepper & onion mix to the crockpot.
    A close-up shot of a black slow cooker on the white marble cooktop, filled with frozen green beans and a frozen bell pepper & onion mix. The vibrant colors of the vegetables contrast against the dark interior of the slow cooker, ready to be seasoned and cooked.
  2. Sprinkle in garlic salt, black pepper, and bacon bits.
    A close-up shot of garlic salt, black pepper, and real bacon bits being sprinkled over the frozen green beans in the black slow cooker on the white marble cooktop. The seasonings add a savory touch, while the bacon bits promise rich, smoky flavor.
  3. Cut the butter into chunks and place evenly over the beans.
    A close-up shot of a stick of butter cut into chunks, evenly placed on top of the green beans and seasonings inside the black slow cooker on the white marble cooktop. The butter will melt slowly, infusing the dish with a creamy, rich taste.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
    A close-up shot of the slow cooker covered, with steam beginning to form inside as the green beans, bacon, and butter cook together on the white marble cooktop. The condensation on the lid indicates the ingredients are softening and flavors are blending beautifully.
  5. Stir occasionally to distribute flavors.
  6. Once tender and flavorful, give it a final stir.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!
    A close-up shot of a spoonful of buttery green beans with bacon being lifted from the black slow cooker on the white marble cooktop. The beans glisten with butter, while crispy bacon bits add a delicious contrast of texture and flavor, ready to be served.