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White square serving bowl filled with cooked green beans and halved baby Yukon gold potatoes, topped with crisp diced bacon. The vegetables look glossy and tender, set on a whitewashed wooden table with a red-and-white checkered cloth in the background.

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Green Beans and Potatoes With Bacon

45 min | easy

This comforting side dish fits holiday dinners, potlucks, and easy weeknight meals. Crisp-tender green beans, buttery potatoes, and smoky bacon make every bite hearty and familiar.

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