Bacon Ranch Green Beans

Step 1

In a large pan over medium heat melt 1 tablespoon of butter.

Step 2

Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes or until mushrooms have started to brown. Season vegetables with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the mushrooms and onion from pan and set aside.

Step 3

Place the green beans in the pan with 1/4 cup water. Turn up the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring ocasionally, until green beans are crisp tender and water has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Season green beans with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Put the onions and mushrooms back in the pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and 2 teaspoons of ranch powder. Taste and add more ranch powder until you get to desired flavor level.

Step 5

Stir to coat all the vegetables evenly with the butter and ranch powder. Cook for 2 minutes more.

Step 6

Pour the vegetables onto a serving platter and top with the french fried onions, bacon and parsley. Serve immediately.