Creating Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon is simpler than you might think. Just follow these steps:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Trim the green beans and halve the baby potatoes. Chop the bacon into small pieces.
2. Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until it’s crispy. Remove the bacon pieces and set aside, reserving the rendered fat in the pan.
3. Sauté the Potatoes: Add the baby potatoes to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until they begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
4. Add Broth: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. This step will infuse the potatoes with flavor.
5. Incorporate Green Beans: Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the green beans are bright green.
6. Season: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the vegetable mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste, and stir until everything is well coated.
7. Finish with Bacon: Lastly, fold the crispy bacon back into the dish. Stir gently to combine all the flavors.

With these easy steps, you will have a flavorful side dish ready in no time!