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Southern Green Beans, Bacon, and Potatoes

These Southern veggies and potatoes are flavored with the fat of the bacon.

How to make southern  soul food style green beans, bacon, and potatoes in the slow cooker!

A few years ago I uploaded a recipe for southern green beens and potatoes. I believe that in that recipe I used ham to flavor up everything. So many of you loved the recipe that I decided to share my southern green beans, bacon, and potatoes recipe. The two recipes are really similar. However this time we’re going to add some smokey bacon ends to flavor up this southern style dish.

The slow cooker makes sure that your potatoes are cooked without being too mushy.

Unlike the previous recipe, we’re going to cook these southern green beans in the slow cooker. This will make everything super easy! I cook the green beans, bacon, and potatoes on high ( in the slow cooker) for 4 hours. Once done, the green beans are super tender & flavorful. This southern dish is a meal on it’s own, but if you’d like to add something on the side, I suggest cornbread.

Look at the close up of this bacon, green bean and onion blend. You can see the pepper that it's cooked in.

FYI, If don’t eat pork you can replace the bacon ends with a smoked turkey wing. It would still be delicious. Also, You can use golden potatoes instead of baby reds, but I wouldn’t use russet potatoes because they become to mushy in my opinion!

Watch how I made this delicious southern dish!

4.75 from 20 votes
green beans, bacon, potatoes
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Southern Green Beans, Bacon, and Potatoes
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
 

I recommend cooking this recipe on high for 4 hours to get the potatoes and the veggies all ready, then to drop the heat to not let them overcook. I suggest serving this southern treat with cornbread.

Course: Side Dish, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 6
Author: I Heart Recipes
Ingredients
  • 16 oz bag of frozen green beans
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper chopped ( optional)
  • 1 lb bacon ends chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 lb baby red potatoes cut in halves or quarters
  • 3 cups chicken broth.
Instructions
  1. Add all of the ingredients into the slow cooker.
  2. Turn the slow cooker on high.
  3. Place the lid on top, and let cook for 4 hours.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Mary says

    June 5, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    This meal looks absolutely delicious. You are so right about having this with cornbread! I’m going to have to look for bacon ends….not familiar with this product. Pinned. Thanks for sharing! Take care. ;-D

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 5, 2016 at 10:03 pm

      Hi Mary! When shopping for bacon ends look near the smoked meats ( ham hocks, smoked neck bones… and etc)

      Reply
      • Mary says

        June 6, 2016 at 8:52 am

        Thanks for the suggestion! xoxo

        Reply
      • Megan says

        September 22, 2017 at 7:32 pm

        Can I use regular bacon? Raw or do I fry it first?

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          September 22, 2017 at 9:03 pm

          Hi Megan. Be sure to check out the written recipe, and video.

          Reply
    • Kathleen Price says

      May 28, 2017 at 7:10 pm


      Tried the green beans & potatoes. Loved them so good. What about a good. old fashion. meatloaf recipe

      Reply
    • Muriel says

      September 17, 2017 at 6:40 am


      Looks fabulous. I’m on restricted fat diet so I would cook the bacon ahead and at it in later. I will add healthy smoked sausage. The jalapeño pepper is a must have! And cast iron cornbread Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Rosie says

        September 17, 2017 at 9:48 am

        Thanks for coming by Muriel! 😀

        Reply
  2. Joanne says

    June 5, 2016 at 9:16 pm


    I love using my crockpots for easy meals. Thanks Rosie!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 5, 2016 at 10:04 pm

      Hi Joanne! I have a ton more slow cooker meals coming so stay tuned!

      Reply
  3. LO says

    June 6, 2016 at 2:41 am


    If you use fresh string beans, is it the same time?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 6, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Yes. It would be the same.

      Reply
    • louis f. webb says

      May 4, 2017 at 8:23 pm

      Hi Rosie,I am a single mature man that love good food,everyone of your recipes that I have prepared I have loved them…would you please excuse me and tell your dear husband…that I love you and your recipes…thank-you!

      Reply
      • Rosie says

        May 4, 2017 at 10:03 pm

        Thanks so much Louis!

        Reply
  4. Gloria says

    June 6, 2016 at 3:18 am


    Rosie,I made the Ciroc Peach Cobbler for dinner last night and my family LOVE it.Thank you so much for this recipe and all of the others.God bless you keep it up.Love Gloria.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 6, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Hi Gloria! Thanks for trying my recipe! XOXO

      Reply
  5. Monica says

    June 6, 2016 at 3:44 pm


    Made this today. Reminded me of my granny’s green bean dinners. Very delicious. Will make again.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 6, 2016 at 4:50 pm

      Awesome Monica! I’m glad that you liked the recipe! XOXO

      Reply
  6. Jo Ann says

    June 8, 2016 at 10:10 pm


    My goodness! I never thought of using frozen green beans and a crockpot? Girlfriend.you have changed my life…lol. Just made this, with some hot water cornbread….yummy for my tummy…lol. Bless you!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 9, 2016 at 4:21 am

      Lol! Glad that you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  7. Drucilla Barrett says

    June 12, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    Just finished my green beans fresh cooked in pressure cooker will do slow cooker next time. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 12, 2016 at 9:00 pm

      Thanks for coming by!

      Reply
  8. Bre says

    June 17, 2016 at 12:10 pm


    I’m going to try this with smoked turkey! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Amanda says

    June 20, 2016 at 2:08 pm

    Looks so yummy!!! Gosh my fiancée and I are going to be so fat by Christmas lol I know one thing though, you give me an idea of what to cook every week and it’s so delicious everytime. Can you do a simple cake recipe? I would love to try that, but I don’t like looking g at other channels but yours :))

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 20, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      Hi there! Sure, I’ll upload some more cake recipes 🙂

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        June 20, 2016 at 7:19 pm

        Thank you so much! Will look forward to them.

        Reply
  10. Barbara says

    July 6, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    Could you made a good beef and vegetables soup

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 6, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      I’ll add it to my to-do list.

      Reply
  11. J says

    September 25, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    Is there a way to make this recipe without a crock pot?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 25, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      Absolutely. You can make it on the stovetop.

      Reply
  12. Yashica says

    November 21, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    Hi! If you’re going to use fresh green beans with turkey wings, what ratio would you recommend? Like how many wings per pound of green beans? Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 21, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      It would be the same recipe.

      Reply
  13. vicky says

    November 22, 2016 at 10:08 am


    Hello (Mrs. Ms, Miss) lol, Do you have any recipe that a diabetic person can use and a person that need to watch there weight and cholesterol?I know one is to move away from the table .lol Will be a big help for my family. Your food look sooooo gooood. thanks

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 22, 2016 at 11:25 am

      Hi Vicky! I will have a variety of healthier recipes in 2017.

      Reply
      • BETTYE MORGAN says

        September 19, 2017 at 8:10 pm

        I have the same interests re: diabetic cooking. How do I sign up for your page>

        Bettye Morgan
        Cleveland

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          September 19, 2017 at 8:50 pm

          Hi Bettye. There is a signup form on the top in red.

          Reply
  14. Angel says

    December 5, 2016 at 7:11 am

    Hello, quick question, can this recipe be used with canned green beans or not?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 5, 2016 at 11:43 am

      I honestly wouldn’t use canned with this because canned already has salt, and etc.

      Reply
  15. Scheral says

    December 8, 2016 at 11:41 pm

    Can the ingredients be doubled in a large crockpot for a family gathering?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 8, 2016 at 11:50 pm

      Yes, they can.

      Reply
      • Sherri Champagne says

        May 24, 2017 at 6:11 am


        would you need to double the liquid?? seems like a lot

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          May 24, 2017 at 7:44 am

          If you double the recipe, you will have to double everything.

          Reply
          • Elonda says

            September 17, 2017 at 3:21 am

            Do you have to use frozen green beans?

          • Rosie says

            September 17, 2017 at 9:46 am

            Hi Elonda! Nope, you can certainly use fresh green beans if you choose 🙂

  16. Caroline Cardoza says

    March 27, 2017 at 10:00 pm


    Can you use Turkey Bacon instead?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 27, 2017 at 10:21 pm

      Yes, you can 🙂

      Reply
  17. Mary Herrin says

    May 8, 2017 at 3:31 pm


    I am just now seeing this recipe. I can’t wait to try it, along with your others that sounds so good. So happy I found you. Crock pot cooking is the best for a working lady! Thanks

    Reply
  18. Shilene says

    May 29, 2017 at 11:37 am

    Hey Rosie,
    I’m making this today! Along with the oven cooked BBQ ribs and Mac n cheese and cornbread. Can’t wait!

    Reply
  19. Amber Acke says

    June 14, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    What can be used in place of the chicken broth? Perhaps butter (diluted w/water)? Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 15, 2017 at 9:44 am

      You can also use vegetable broth.

      Reply
  20. Debra Martin says

    September 3, 2017 at 10:05 am

    I’ve been looking for this recipe for so long. What if we don’t have a slow cooker?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 3, 2017 at 1:06 pm

      You can cook it over the stovetop over low heat 😉

      Reply
  21. Lorna says

    September 17, 2017 at 5:25 am

    I would like to see a recipe for dressing.
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 17, 2017 at 9:47 am

      Hi Lorna! I have several dressing recipes posted. Here is my latest dressing recipe.

      Reply
  22. Abri says

    September 17, 2017 at 11:51 am


    Could I use liquid smoke in place of the bacon? If so, how much?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 17, 2017 at 2:44 pm

      Hi Abri! Absolutely. Try 2 tsp of liquid smoke.
      Happy cooking!

      Reply
  23. Ashley says

    September 24, 2017 at 10:19 pm

    Hello Rosie, I’ve made so many of your recipes and they’re all great!
    For this recipe, I can’t find precooked/smoked bacon. Only raw bacon. Should I cook it first before adding to crockpot?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 24, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      Hi Ashley. It’s not necessary to cook the bacon before tossing it into the slow cooker.

      Reply
  24. Kelley says

    November 10, 2017 at 10:23 am


    Just prepped my slow cooker, cant wait to derve this tonight! Thank u for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 10, 2017 at 11:26 am

      hank you for trying the recipe! XOXO

      Reply
  25. Love says

    November 17, 2017 at 2:02 pm

    Hi Rosie,
    If I substitute the bacon ends for turkey wings should I use water instead of chicken broth? If so how much water?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 17, 2017 at 5:12 pm

      Everything else should remain the same 🙂

      Reply
  26. Hollie says

    November 24, 2017 at 5:13 am

    Can I make this vegan and use vegetable broth and omit the meat?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 24, 2017 at 7:36 am

      Sure 🙂

      Reply
  27. Valia Glover says

    December 3, 2017 at 10:26 am


    Hey Rosie,
    Made these for thanksgiving and my family tore them up!!! Very tasty. Doing them again at Christmas, I’m just not going to use as much bacon pieces.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 3, 2017 at 11:08 am

      Thanks for trying Valia!

      Reply
  28. LaDonna says

    December 24, 2017 at 3:05 pm


    I’m making this right now for Christmas dinner-I found the bacon ends in the same section the bacon is in (they only had a 3 lb package but I split it up and froze the rest) and I’m using frozen Italian cut green beans – mad the grocery bagger missed packing my jalapeño peppers so I sprinkled some red pepper flakes in for a little kick like I do for my greens-I’m sure the will be delicious!

    Reply
  29. Tee says

    May 7, 2018 at 3:29 pm


    I had a taste for this but didn’t feel like slow cooking. I used your recipes and did it in my instant pot, it came out great and only took 20 minutes!

    Reply
  30. Mary Easley says

    May 14, 2018 at 11:21 am


    Would u cook the green beans the same way if the green beans were fresh not frozen. I am very proud of u for having this site. I always wanted to cook these kinds of food but no one to teach me. Stay awesome and keep recipes coming.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 15, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      Hi Mary! Yes, I would cook them the same way 😀

      Reply
  31. Katie says

    October 16, 2018 at 12:32 pm


    hi grew up on something similar to this Ham,potatoes,green beans everything the same but had a white sauce it is so good had it like this also but prefer it with the white sauce better It was always my favorite dish after Christmas

    Reply
  32. Kathy Stark says

    November 18, 2018 at 12:49 pm

    The Green beans, bacon and potatoes look wonderful. Going to fix this for Thanksgiving. So glad to have found your site. I can’t wait to try the fried cabbage recipe. By the way you are a really beautiful woman.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. – Kathy

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 18, 2018 at 12:54 pm

      Thanks so much Kathy! Happy Holidays!

      Reply
  33. Tracey says

    December 2, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    This came out amazing. So tender and flavorful. I’m so glad I found this site. I’m also making the broccoli and cheese casserole next.

    Reply
  34. Andrea says

    December 3, 2018 at 2:59 pm


    Rosie this is absolutely delicious and I actually received a compliment from a relative who frowns at EVERYBODY’S dish. Your recipes are easy to follow and come out wonderful every time. I look forward to making many more.

    Reply

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