Slow Cooker Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon

Make this easy Crockpot Side Dish with Slow Cooker Green Beans and Potatoes with bacon and dill weed. This is one of the easiest side dish recipes, made perfect with tender red potatoes and fresh green beans.

Slow Cooker Green Beans and potatoes uses fresh beans and potatoes paired with a smoky cooked bacon and fresh dill weed for a wonderful, savory flavor. This is the best recipe for a seasoned cook or beginner, it’s a wonderful way to use up garden-fresh produce too.

What you’ll love about Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe:

• Naturally gluten-free recipe!
• Simple Slow Cooker Prep
• Hearty Side Dish
• Southern Comfort Food
• Use fresh or frozen green beans!

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon:

• Red Potatoes
• Green Beans
• Cooked Bacon
• Sweet Onion
• Fresh Dill Weed
• Water or Chicken Broth
• Salt and Pepper to Taste

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. In a 4-6 quart crockpot, spray it with non stick cooking spray.
2. Then, add in all ingredients. The water or broth can be added until the slow cooker is 2/3 full, this is normally around 3 cups.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
4. When serving be sure to use a slotted spoon so the juice can run out.

Quick Tips for Slow Cooker Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe:

• Use fresh green beans for the best texture.
• Cook the bacon first!
• Red or Yukon Gold Potatoes hold their shape the best.
• Use chicken broth instead of water for extra flavor.
• Do not overfill the slow cooker or Crockpot.
• Best if cooked on LOW.
• Add additional seasonings if preferred for extra flavor.
• This will come out tender, not crispy.

Should you use canned green beans, fresh green beans, or frozen green beans for Slow Cooker Green Beans and Potatoes?

This recipe can be made with freshly snapped green beans, or frozen green beans but each one will have a different final texture. Canned Green Beans will end up being extremely mushy, so I would not recommend those.

Fresh Green Beans – Perfectly tender texture.

Frozen Green Beans – Softer texture, more fall apart texture.

Canned Green Beans – Too soft, do not hold up well.

Do you have to add bacon to Slow Cooker Green Beans and Potatoes?

Bacon is optional but highly recommended, it deepens the flavor profile of the green beans and potatoes and gives them a savory taste.

The bacon should go in already cooked, so be sure to prepare it in advance.

This recipe can be made without the bacon, it will simple alter the flavor profile.

Which potatoes should you use?

Red Potatoes or Yukon Gold Potatoes are the best for this slow cooker recipe because they hold their shape well. Russet Potatoes can break down and become too soft during the slow cooking; however, they can still be used.

Can these be made in a Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker or Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker?

If you use a Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker or Possible Cooker, these can easily be made there too. Check out more Ninja Foodi Recipes here too!

These pair perfect for barbecue recipes like Smoked Brisket or with a tasty Air Fried Chicken.

Storage Tips:

Leftover green beans and potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to heat, use a microwave-safe plate and heat in the microwave for 1 minute or until warm.

Slow Cooker Green Beans and Potatoes with bacon and fresh dill week is the best southern style side dish. This recipe is perfectly paired with a variety of meats and great for cookouts too!