Garlic Butter Skillet Pork Bites & Green Beans is the kind of quick, flavorful dinner that makes you feel like a weeknight hero. Made with juicy, pan-seared pork bites and vibrant green beans tossed in a lemon garlic butter sauce, this one-skillet recipe is easy to throw together and is ready in under 30 minutes!

From Canned Veggies to Skillet Magic

Green beans were a staple in my house growing up, but with five kids and a mom from a farm in Idaho who was taught to save and preserve everything, our green beans were 99% canned by mom. They were tender and so flavorful, but that meant fresh green beans took me a little time to warm up to with all of that crunchy texture!

The Trick That Changed Everything

As an adult, I’ve discovered that the secret to really good green beans is in the prep work. Blanching them in hot water until they’re vibrant green, tossing them straight into an ice bath to stop the cooking, and finally sautéing in a cast iron skillet for depth of flavor has been life-altering.

Can We All Agree Pork Is Better with Crispy Edges?

We love searing pork bites until the edges are crispy and caramelized. It takes the flavor up a notch – but that’s not even the best part. This healthy 30 minute meal finishes with a lemon garlic butter sauce that has us eating straight from the pan. And those green beans? They’ve never been this exciting.

What to Serve It With

This dish is perfect served with Creamy Mashed Potatoes, The Softest Homemade Dinner Rolls, or a crisp, fresh Salad de Maison to round it all out.

Ingredients for Garlic Butter Skillet Pork Bites & Green Beans

Simple, pantry-friendly ingredients come together for a flavorful, low-carb dinner that cooks in one cast iron skillet.

• Pork Chops: Boneless and cut into 1-inch pieces. Loin or bone-in chops work too, just adjust cook time.
• BBQ Rub: My Homemade BBQ Rub is perfect here. Make a batch to have quick seasoning without extra prep.
• Olive Oil: For searing the pork. Use avocado oil if you prefer.
• Butter: Builds the base of the garlic lemon sauce.
• Garlic: Fresh cloves that are minced adds a sharp, rich flavor.
• Lemon (Zest + Juice): Brightens and balances the sauce.
• Chicken Broth: Deglazes the skillet and adds moisture.
• Green Beans: Blanched and sautéed for tender-crisp texture.
• Red Pepper Flakes: Optional heat.
• Fresh Parsley: For a fresh finish.

How to Make Garlic Butter Skillet Pork Bites & Green Beans

Simple ingredients, simple steps, big flavor – just how weeknight dinners should be.

1. Season the Pork: Coat chopped boneless pork chops with BBQ rub.
2. Sear the Pork: Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork in batches, 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside.
3. Melt the Butter: Lower heat to medium and melt butter in the pan.
4. Add Garlic: Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Deglaze: Pour in lemon juice, zest, and chicken broth, scraping up bits from the bottom.
6. Add Green Beans: Toss in blanched green beans and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
7. Finish the Dish: Return pork to the pan and stir everything to coat in sauce.
8. Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes, if using.
   • TIP: Pork is done when it hits 145°F inside, checked with a meat thermometer.

Storing and Freezing Garlic Butter Skillet Pork Bites & Green Beans

Got leftovers? You’re set for an easy lunch.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze cooked pork and green beans for up to 2 months. We use our FoodSaver to keep things fresh.

Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of broth to keep the pork tender.

FAQs About Garlicky One‑Pan Pork & Green Beans

Variations and Substitutions

• Replace chicken broth with vegetable broth or even a splash of white wine.
• Add a spoonful of Dijon mustard to the butter sauce for extra tang.
• Toss in mushrooms, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes with the green beans.
• For a creamy twist, finish with a splash of heavy cream or a little grated Parmesan.
• No fresh parsley? Use chives, thyme, or skip it altogether.

Ready in just 30 minutes or less this easy, deliciously low carb and healthy pork recipe is the best new addition to our quick and easy recipe index!

More Pork Recipes to Try:

• Apple Chutney Tender Pork Chops
• Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
• Apple Cider Braised Pork
• Rosemary Orange Glazed Roasted Pork Loin
• Instant Pot Country Style Ribs
• Sunday Dinner Juicy Stuffed Pork Chops

Watch How this Skillet Pork Bites Recipe is Made…

This sheet pan honey garlic kielbasa recipe is one of those dinners that makes weeknights feel easier. Everything bakes together on one pan — smoky kielbasa, tender vegetables, and a simple honey garlic sauce that turns sweet and savory in the oven.

It’s the kind of meal you can toss together quickly, pop in the oven, and walk away from while it cooks. Minimal prep, minimal cleanup, and a dinner everyone loves.

A Healthy One Pan Dinner That Actually Fills You Up

We’re always on the hunt for healthy one pan dinners! We want meals that feel balanced, satisfying, and don’t leave us rummaging through the pantry an hour later. That’s exactly why we love this one pan honey garlic kielbasa and vegetables.

The mix of sweet potatoes and regular potatoes makes this meal hearty enough to truly fill you up, while the broccoli adds freshness and color. More color on your plate isn’t just good for nutrients, it also helps your brain register the meal as satisfying, so you actually feel done when dinner’s over.

Why a Sheet Pan Works Best for This Kielbasa Recipe

• Even roasting: Spreading everything out on a sheet pan allows the kielbasa and vegetables to roast instead of steam, giving you better browning and caramelization.
• Perfect texture balance: The potatoes become tender, the broccoli gets lightly crisp, and the kielbasa browns beautifully — all at the same time.
• Hands-off cooking: Once everything is on the pan and in the oven, there’s very little to manage. No stirring, no babysitting.
• Big flavor, easy cleanup: The honey garlic sauce melts and coats the sausage as it bakes, creating big flavor without extra dishes.

Ingredients You’ll Need

We wanted to keep this sheet pan sausage dinner as simple as possible, so we used all pantry staples to whip up this quick meal.

• Pork Kielbasa: Provides smoky, savory flavor and hearty protein. Because it’s already cooked, it browns beautifully in the oven while soaking up the honey garlic sauce.
• Sweet Potato: Adds natural sweetness and a tender, slightly caramelized texture that balances the savory kielbasa and garlic sauce.
• Other Potatoes: Create a hearty, filling base for the meal. They roast up golden and fluffy inside, soaking in the flavors from the sauce.
• Broccoli: Adds freshness, color, and a slightly crisp texture. Broccoli balances the richness of the sausage and sweet sauce.
• Olive Oil: Helps everything roast evenly, prevents sticking, and encourages browning on both the vegetables and kielbasa.
• Salt and Pepper: Enhances the natural flavors of the vegetables and sausage and ensures everything is well-seasoned before roasting.
• Unsalted Butter: Adds richness and depth, helping the sauce melt into a smooth, flavorful glaze as it bakes.
• Honey: Provides natural sweetness and helps the sauce caramelize slightly in the oven.
• Brown Sugar: Deepens the sweetness and adds a hint of molasses flavor, creating a more complex sweet-savory balance.
• Garlic: Delivers bold, aromatic flavor that defines the sauce and pairs perfectly with the smoky kielbasa.
• Dijon Mustard: Adds tang and subtle sharpness, cutting through the sweetness and keeping the sauce from tasting flat.
• Dried Basil: Brings a light herbal note that adds freshness and rounds out the sauce.
• Dried Oregano: Adds savory depth and a slightly earthy flavor that complements both the garlic and sausage.

What is Kielbasa?

Kielbasa is a Polish sausage that’s usually flavored with garlic. It’s either hot or cold smoked, though today you’ll find it most often hot smoked. The meat is usually cured and then has garlic and spices added to it.

How to Make Sheet Pan Kielbasa

Cooking kielbasa on a sheet pan is as easy as it gets. Here are the basic steps to mastering this recipe: 

1. Make the Sauce: Whisk together the honey garlic sauce in a bowl. 
2. Roast the Potatoes: Oil the sheet pan and spread out the chopped potatoes in a single layer. Toss with more olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast the Kielbasa: Add the sliced kielbasa to the sheet pan and brush with all but 2 tablespoons of sauce.
4. Cook the Broccoli: Bake for 20 minutes, then add broccoli to the sheet pan and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Serve: Brush the kielbasa with the remaining sauce just before serving. Enjoy! 

Can I Use Different Veggies in This Sheet Pan Recipe?

Absolutely! You definitely don’t have to use the same veggies we did, we just loved how the Polish kielbasa sausage paired with the root vegetables. However, you could use asparagus, carrots, onions, brussel sprouts, or any other veggies you have on hand. 

Can I Double This Kielbasa Recipe?

Have more mouths to feed? You can definitely double this recipe, but you’ll want to split the ingredients between two sheet pans and rotate them in the oven halfway through baking. If you try to cram the ingredients onto one sheet pan, you’ll overcrowd the pan and the veggies will steam instead of roast.  

What to Serve with Kielbasa Sheet Pan Dinner

We serve this kielbasa recipe with a side salad just to freshen things up even more. Grains like rice and quinoa also pair nicely with this sheet pan dinner. But this truly is so filling on its own — and what’s the point in a one-pan dinner if you’re going to do even more work?

Storing, Reheating and Make Ahead

This sheet pan recipe is best the day it’s made, but leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Be sure to store it in an airtight container.

To reheat it, I like to use the oven so the kielbasa gets a little crispy and caramelized again. Reheat in a 350℉ oven in a single layer on a sheet pan for 10-15 minutes. If you’re in a hurry, a quick zap in the microwave works just fine too!

You can cut the kielbasa and broccoli ahead of time and prep the sauce. You can make the sauce up to 2 or 3 days ahead of time. Just store it in the fridge until ready to use. Then when it’s time for dinner, just cube the potatoes and sweet potatoes and toss everything on the sheet pan.

If you love easy dinners with big flavor, this sheet pan honey garlic kielbasa deserves a spot in your rotation. It’s simple, flexible, and perfect for busy nights when you want something comforting without extra work. Be sure to watch the video below!

More ONE-PAN RECIPES: 

• 30 Minute Chicken Stir Fry
• One-Pan Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken
• One-Skillet Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole
• Kid-Approved One-Skillet Chicken Fajitas 
• One-Skillet Cheddar Broccoli Rice with Kielbasa
• Healthy Sausage Kale Quinoa Skillet

Watch How Easy it is to Make this Sheet Pan Recipe…

Green beans with bacon are one of those simple, comforting side dishes that somehow always steal the spotlight. Growing up, any veggie instantly became more exciting the moment bacon showed up — and honestly, nothing has changed.

This stovetop green beans recipe gives you crisp-tender green beans, perfectly cooked bacon, and a buttery, savory finish that tastes like it came from a steakhouse, but it’s ready in just 20 minutes.

Whether you’re prepping for a holiday dinner or pulling together a quick weeknight meal, these skillet green beans with bacon deliver big flavor with hardly any work.

Easy Green Bean Recipe

I grew up on green beans — but they didn’t start out green, our green beans were purple! They were slightly sweeter than regular green beans, but otherwise tasted the same and would turn green after cooking.

Purple beans make me think of home and gardening every summer with my family. We worked long hours in that garden, but never as long as our mom, who is superwoman. Our hands would turn purple from picking and canning beans during the summer and we would have to scrub and scrub when we were done. Isn’t it funny how something you hated as a kid somehow becomes something you miss?

read more: Looking for easy sides? Try our Classic Baked Beans with Bacon next!

Why You’ll Love These Bacon Green Beans

• Quick: Side dishes should be quick and simple and this dish is ready in less than 20 minutes.
• Flavorful: It’s impossible for something to be bland when bacon is involved! Plus, add the garlic seasoning and this dish is bold in flavor!
• One-Skillet: Cleanup is a breeze and all the flavor is contained in one dish.
• Holiday-Friendly: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter…this dish works for them all! It’s a regular on our Sunday dinner table as well!

Ingredients You’ll Need

To make this simple green bean recipe, you’ll need the following:

• Fresh Green Beans: Add crisp texture and natural sweetness and they hold up well to sautéing without getting mushy.
• Olive Oil: Prevents sticking, helps beans sauté evenly and adds light, savory flavor.
• Butter: Adds richness and a silky coating and it helps seasonings stick to the beans.
• Garlic Spread Seasoning: Quick way to add garlic and herb flavor without chopping garlic cloves.
• Brown Sugar: Balances the salty bacon and seasoning and lightly caramelizes the beans for extra flavor.
• Bacon: Adds smoky, salty crunch and the bacon drippings flavor the beans as they cook.

How to Make Green Beans with Bacon

1. Cook the Green Beans: Place your trimmed green beans in a pot of boiling water. Let the green beans boil until they are bright green and tender.
   • PRO TIP: It’s important to let the water boil first as beans put in too early will have to cook for longer and you’ll end up with a mushy, brown bean.
2. Blanch: Use a stainless steel spider strainer (this is our favorite) to lift the green beans out of the pot and straight into an ice bath.
3. Cook the Bacon: Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate. Once cool enough to handle, crumble into small pieces.
4. Combine: Add the green beans to the same pan you cooked the bacon in. Add a little oil and butter as well and sauté until hot and flavorful, then garnish with the bacon crumbles and serve!

How to Prepare Fresh Green Beans

If you are using fresh beans, then you will want to snap the ends off, making sure that you pull the attached “string” off with the stem (you will notice a fibrous string along the side that will come off when you try to “snap” the stem off. It’s similar to celery strings).

You can leave green beans long, but I actually prefer to snap ours once or twice because they are easier to eat.

How Long to Boil Fresh Green Beans?

For this simple green bean recipe, cook the fresh green beans in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes. Then, drain the beans and immediately submerge them in an ice bath to prevent them from cooking further. You’ll end up with bright green crispy-tender green beans.

Green Beans FAQs

What to Serve with Fresh Green Beans with Bacon

I mentioned earlier that these green beans are perfect for holidays or just a simple side dish for a weeknight meal. Here are some ideas for main dishes to serve with it:

• Prime Rib Roast
• Roasted Chicken
• Brown Sugar Ham
• Classic Meatloaf
• Smoked Brisket

Storing and Reheating

Green beans with bacon should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. It will keep for up to 5 days. I prefer to reheat it in a skillet on the stovetop so that the bacon crisps back up.

I hope these green beans with bacon find their way to your table and become one of those recipes your family asks for again and again. It’s simple food, but sometimes those are the dishes that end up being everyone’s favorite. Whether it’s and easy holiday side dish or for a quiet weeknight at home, these green beans add a little comfort, a little nostalgia, and a whole lot of flavor.

More Easy Side Dish Recipes:

• The Best Mashed Potatoes
• Sheet Pan Potatoes, Green Beans, & Carrots
• How to Make Oven Baked Potatoes
• Cheesy Potato Casserole
• Lemon Roasted Broccoli
• All of our side dish recipes!

Country-style ribs in the Instant Pot? Total game changer. These come out tender, flavorful, and taste like they’ve been on the grill for hours—but they’re ready in under one hour! A bold, no-fuss BBQ rub adds all the depth, and one secret step will make you swear these came off real flames.

You don’t need a grill or a smoker. You just need this method…. oh, and maybe some napkins!

We have several rib recipes on the blog, like our Asian Sticky Slow Cooker Ribs or our Oven Braised Short Ribs, but this is our first country ribs recipe. I don’t know why it took us so long because we’ve been eating them for years, and they are so dang delish!

A typical meal in our house with these pork ribs would include our Best Baked Beans and something light like our Garden Balsamic Avocado Salad. My kids love having cornbread with the ribs, too, so sometimes I am nice and make that as well!

If you are looking for more Instant Pot recipes for making dinner in a hurry, you can find all our Instant Pot recipes here! Another one of our Instant Pot favorites is our super viral Award Winning Instant Pot Chili. And if you need a quick guide for cooking all your Instant Pot basics, you can find everything you need on our Instant Pot Cheat Sheet! Ok, I’ve gone off on an Instant Pot tangent…back to these juicy Instant Pot country-style ribs!

What Cut of Meat are Country-Style Ribs?

I hope you’re sitting down for this one, but country-style pork ribs aren’t even ribs. They are cuts of pork shoulder (aka pork butt) and is the same meat you use to make pulled pork and carnitas.

Are Country Style Ribs Beef or Pork?

Country-style ribs can be either beef or pork. It just depends on what you prefer. Beef will be quite a bit meatier. For this recipe, we prefer pork country-style ribs. We also prefer boneless over bone-in.

Why Should I Make Country Style Ribs?

They are easy on the wallet! You can often find country-style ribs for a fraction of the cost of baby back or spare ribs.  They also have great fat marbling which makes them extra tender and super flavorful.

Ingredients You’ll Need For Instant Pot Country Style Ribs

The dry rub builds a smoky-sweet base, the homemade BBQ sauce takes it up a notch, and the ribs soak in all that goodness under pressure for perfect, tender results.

Ingredients for the BBQ Rub:

• Kosher Salt: Helps tenderize the meat and enhances every flavor.
• Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps the rub caramelize beautifully.
• Pepper: A little bite to balance the sweet.
• Garlic Powder: Brings bold, savory depth.
• Onion Powder: Layers in subtle sweetness and umami.
• Chili Powder: A mild heat with smoky undertones.
• Smoked Paprika: Adds some of that grilled flavor.
• Thyme: Adds earthy, herbaceous balance.
• Ground Cumin: Warm and slightly nutty.
• Nutmeg: Just a hint of warmth to round it out.

For the Homemade BBQ Sauce

• Ketchup: The tangy, tomato base that pulls everything together.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: Cuts through the richness with bright acidity.
• Honey: Natural sweetness and a touch of shine.
• Brown Sugar: Deep, caramel-like flavor.
• Smoked Paprika: Reinforces the smoky notes from the rub.
• Garlic Powder: Keeps the sauce savory and well-rounded.
• Honey Mustard: Adds a tangy zip!
• Worcestershire Sauce: Salty, umami-packed depth.
• Molasses: Sticky, rich, and slightly bitter for balance.
• Pepper: A final punch of warmth.

What You’ll Need for the Ribs:

• Oil: For searing the ribs and locking in flavor.
• Boneless Country-Style Pork Ribs: Meaty, tender, and perfect for pressure cooking.
• Apple Juice: Adds subtle sweetness and keeps the ribs moist as they cook.

The measurements for each ingredient can be found on the recipe card at the end of this post.

How to Cook Country Style Ribs in the Instant Pot

1. Rub: The first step to making these ribs is to set aside a little bit of our smoky BBQ rub and then rub each rib with it.
2. Brown: Next, you’ll want to brown each rib in the Instant Pot (set to sauté mode). Be sure to add a little oil to the Instant Pot first. If you don’t have the sauté setting, you can totally brown the ribs in a pan on the stove! Once they’re browned slightly, remove them to a plate and turn off sauté mode.
3. Pressure Cook: You’re pretty much done already! Add the apple juice and liquid smoke to the Instant Pot, then drop in the trivet (I linked my favorite one!). Place the ribs on top, seal the lid, and set the valve to seal. Cook on manual pressure–high for 32 minutes.
4. Release: Allow a 10-minute natural release, then carefully turn the valve to do a quick release.
5. Transfer: The ribs will be so tender they’ll be falling apart—use tongs to carefully transfer them to an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
6. Broil: Set your oven to broil and sprinkle more of that BBQ rub all over the ribs. This is the secret step that makes them taste like they just came off the grill! Broil for up to 3 minutes, just until they start to get crispy.
7. Serve: Serve them hot with a generous side of our favorite BBQ Sauce, and don’t be surprised if you’re adding country-style ribs to your weekly shopping list.

That’s it! This country style pork ribs recipe is life-changing! The instructions can be found in more detail in the recipe card at the end of this post!

Read more: Loved these country-style ribs? Make our BEST Pulled Pork Recipe next!

Should I Use a Trivet?

Yes, it helps keep the ribs from being boiled or sitting in fat that’s dripping and then sticking to the ribs.

What to Serve With Ribs

Now you’re all set with the perfect Instant Pot country-style ribs, but should you serve it? We’ve got your back!

• Southern Macaroni and Cheese
• Best Baked Beans
• Easy 7-Up Biscuits
• Herbed Focaccia Bread
• Best Mashed Potatoes
• Grilled Corn on the Cob
• Corn Avocado Tomato Salad
• Grilled Veggies with Pesto
• Roasted Garlic Veggies
• Grilled Pineapple
• The Best Potato Salad

Can You Cook Ribs from Frozen in the Instant Pot?

Yes, cooking frozen country pork-style ribs works quite well in the Instant Pot. The cooking time will stay the same, but the time the Instant Pot takes to come to pressure will take longer. The cooking time won’t start until the pot comes to pressure. Be sure to take that into account when you’re giving you kids a time to be home for dinner!

How Many Ribs Do I Need to Feed a Crowd?

Whether you are cooking for your family or for a larger crowd, you can plan on adults eating about 2 ribs per person. Our kids usually just eat one.

Can Country-Style Ribs Be Cooked in the Slow Cooker?

Yes, you can definitely cook country-style ribs in the slow cooker. Sometimes, a slow cooker meal just fits better into your schedule. I totally get that! Follow the same steps of coating the ribs in BBQ rub and browning them on the stove. Pour the apple juice and liquid smoke in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Follow the same instructions for broiling them after they are cooked.

How Long Will Country-Style Ribs Keep?

These ribs store beautifully and are perfect for meal prep or leftovers. Once cooked, let the ribs cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They also freeze well! Just wrap tightly in foil or place in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2–3 months. Reheat in the oven or the microwave. For frozen ribs, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

These country-style ribs are tender, juicy, and a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table in under an hour! Our whole family devours them, and they are a great meal to serve guests. They are rich in flavor and just good ol’ down-home comfort food!

More Ribs Recipes You Should Try:

• Traeger Smoked Ribs
• Smoky BBQ Instant Pot Ribs
• Braised Short Ribs in the Oven
• Sticky Instant Pot Bone-In Beef Short Ribs
• Asian Sticky Slow Cooker Ribs
• Mustard Carolina BBQ Sauce Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs
• Korean Oven Braised Short Ribs
• Easy BBQ Ribs
• Blackberry Hoisin BBQ Ribs

Watch How these Country Style Ribs are Made…

Warm up on a cold day with this delicious and hearty ham and bean soup recipe. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s the perfect comfort food for using up leftover ham.

I wish there was a grand story behind this recipe, but the truth is, there isn’t! Sometimes I am given suggestions for recipes that would benefit the blog, and this was one of them. So away I went to make a perfect ham and bean soup, and this is it!

It is very cozy anyway without being heavy and I love that while it’s mostly broth it actually is a bit creamy from the white beans and doing a little trick that I love doing with soups. Keep scrolling to find out!

Ingredients for Ham and Bean Soup

We like to make this recipe with leftover Christmas (or Easter) ham, but if you don’t have, just buy a ham at the store. With a few vegetables and herbs, you’ll be making delicious ham and bean soup in no time! Here is everything you will need:

• Oil
• Celery Stalks
• Carrots
• Onion
• Garlic
• Fresh Thyme
• Fresh Flat Leaf Italian Parsley
• Ground Mustard
• Vegetable or Chicken Broth
• Ham Hock
• Ham
  • Leftover ham from any of our ham recipes would work great! Slow Cooker Ham, Best Brown Sugar Ham, Honey Baked Ham, or Garlic Honey Mustard Ham
• Great Northern Beans or Navy Beans
• Bay Leaves
• White Pepper (black pepper is also fine)
• Salt

All the details and measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Ham and Bean Soup

Soup should be easy! And this soup is so simple! I’m going to walk you through each step, and most of the time spent on this recipe is waiting for it to simmer and get all delicious! Here are the basic steps:

1. Sauté: Heat the oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven or large pot and sauté all the veggies including the garlic until tender and fragrant.
2. Stir: Add the herbs and seasonings and stir. Then add in the rest of the ingredients and stir together.
3. Boil and Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 2-3 hours.
4. Blend: Scoop out 1 ½ cups of the soup (avoiding the meat) and blend until smooth (using an immersion blender or regular blender). Add it back into the soup and stir to combine.
5. Remove: Take out the ham hocks and remove any meat left on the bones and remove the bay leaves.
6. Simmer: Let the soup cook for another 30 minutes and serve with crusty bread.

Keep scrolling to the end of the post for the complete recipe card.

Can I Make Ham and Bean Soup in the Slow Cooker?

Yes, just sauté the veggies first on the stove top. Then add everything to a crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. I’d still blend 1 ½ cups and add it back into the soup just to thicken the soup a little.

Can I Make Ham and Bean Soup in the Instant Pot?

Yes, same as with the slow cooker, sauté the veggies first either in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop, and then add everything to the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes and allow for a natural release. Blend 1 ½ cups of the soup as written in the instructions in the recipe card and add it back to the soup stirring to combine. I love the texture it adds to the broth.

How to Thicken Ham and Bean Soup

Two things I like to do to thicken this soup…first, I add the canned beans in without draining them. Second, pulling out that cup and a half of the broth and veggies to blend really adds to the creaminess of the broth without making it too heavy. It really boosts the depth of flavor too!

What to Serve with Ham and Bean Soup

One of my unbreakable rules with soup is that it has to be with bread! You gotta have something delicious to sop that broth up with! So if you’re making this tasty ham soup, here are some great bread recipes to try:

• Easy Herbed Focaccia Bread
• Potato Rolls
• No Knead Artisan Bread
• Garlic Parmesan Focaccia Bread

Storing and Reheating

Leftover soup should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 5 days. This soup also freezes extremely well. Let it cool completely and then place in a freezer safe container or ziploc bag. It will keep for up to 3 months.

To reheat frozen soup, let it thaw in the fridge, and then reheat on the stovetop until heated through.

This hearty ham and bean soup recipe is the perfect comfort food for cold days. Packed with hearty ingredients and flavorful broth, it’s the perfect comfort food for a cozy night in. Pour yourself a bowl and enjoy!

More of Our Favorite Soup Recipes

• Classic Instant Pot Chili
• Cheesy Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
• Classic Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Italian Chicken Soup
• Zuppa Toscana
• Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
• All of our soup recipes! 

Watch This Video to See How It’s Made…

This one-pot Braised Sausage, Cabbage, and Potatoes dish is my new favorite easy dinner, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time of year.

I don’t love St. Patrick’s Day. I struggle to come up with anything cute, and the traps—oh, the traps! They’re entertaining to watch the kids work on, but as someone who’s not crafty, I don’t have any doodads lying around waiting to be “artified.”

Last year, I felt overwhelmed with the inklings of an impending move, and then bam—St. Patty’s Day hit. My friend Megan offered the perfect solution: “Just do the ol’ cabbage, sausage, and potatoes in one pot and be done.” She wasn’t wrong! I followed her advice, and voilà—dinner was ready in 30 minutes, and it was delicious.. WHY IS IT SO GOOD? With just a handful of ingredients, everyone devoured it, and the leftovers froze beautifully in my Food Saver.

Ingredients for Sausage, Cabbage and Potatoes

Get ready to make this quick and easy dinner with just six (possibly seven) ingredients:

• Sausage: Choose your favorite: smoked sausage, turkey sausage, pork, chicken, bratwurst, or kielbasa.
• Potatoes: Yukon Golds are my favorite, but red or Russet potatoes also work. Peeling is optional.
• Onion: Red or yellow, depending on your flavor preference.
• Cabbage: Green is my go-to, but red cabbage adds a pop of color. If you’re using this for St Patrick’s Day, the more green the better!
• Olive Oil: Helps caramelize the vegetables. Or, for extra richness, you can swap for butter.
• Salt and Pepper: I prefer kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper for seasoning.
• Garlic: Add garlic for extra flavor, though it’s optional and still tastes delicious without it.

Find the exact measurements for these ingredients in the recipe card at the end of this post.

Tips for Making Sausage, Cabbage and Potatoes

1. Cut Evenly: Chop potatoes into equal-sized pieces for even cooking.
2. Use a Large Skillet or Dutch Oven: By using a large skillet or Dutch oven, you guarantee that everything cooks evenly while also caramelizing beautifully.
3. Medium Heat is Key: Additionally, keeping the heat at medium is crucial; if it’s too high, the onions may burn before the cabbage and potatoes become tender.

How to Make It

1. Start Cooking: First, drizzle olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and potatoes, stirring occasionally to brown them evenly.
2. Layer Vegetables: Top with onions and cabbage. Sprinkle generously with kosher salt, and black pepper.
3. Cook and Stir: Next, place the lid on the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Stir every 10 minutes while the dish cooks for about 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender, and the potatoes are cooked through.
4. Customize: Feel free to add apple slices and a splash of vinegar during the last 5 minutes for a sweet and tangy finish.
5. Serve: Finally, once everything is cooked to perfection, taste and adjust the seasoning with more kosher salt or black pepper if needed.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

1. Simple: With just a handful of ingredients, it’s easy to prepare.
2. Quick: Ready in under 30 minutes.
3. Flexible: Use smoked sausage, turkey sausage, or your favorite kind. Feel free to swap your potatoes for noodles, add chicken broth to make it a soup, or spice it up with Red Pepper Flakes!
4. Family-Friendly: I rarely develop a recipe that the whole family loves, but everyone loved and devoured this one!
5. Inexpensive: Last but not least, you only need a few ingredients and all the ingredients are easy on the budget.

Can This Be Made in the Instant Pot?

Yes, this recipe works great in the Instant Pot. To start, you’ll want to cook the potatoes first. Begin by peeling and slicing the potatoes to the size you prefer. Next, toss them into the Instant Pot for 2-3 minutes on high pressure. After that, let it natural release for 5-10 minutes. Once the time is up, remove the lid, switch it to sauté mode, and add a little olive oil. Then, add the onions, sausage, and cabbage, and cook everything until the potatoes are starting to get golden, the onions are translucent, and the cabbage is cooked down. Finally, add salt and pepper to taste.

Storing, Reheating, and Freezing Cabbage, Sausage, and Potatoes

Braised sausage, cabbage, and potatoes should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and it will keep for up to 3 days.

When it comes to reheating, I’ve found that this dish works great in the microwave. Simply zap it for 1-2 minutes, depending on how much you’re warming up.

Additionally, this dish freezes beautifully, as I mentioned above! To do this, store it in an airtight and freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. If you want to use the Food Saver, it will keep for up to 6 months.

This braised sausage, cabbage, and potatoes recipe is a simple but hearty dinner recipe that is so satisfying! It checks all the boxes for a great St Patrick’s Day dinner, but I will be making this one all year round!

More St Patrick’s Day Recipes:

• Cheesy Irish Sliders
• Irish Beef Stew
• Irish Soda Bread
• Corned Beef and Cabbage
• St Patrick’s Day Snack Mix
• St Patrick’s Day Chocolate Bark
• All our St Patrick’s Day Recipes!

Watch How to Make One Pot Sausage, Cabbage and Potatoes

I bet you never thought you could enjoy lasagna for dinner in just 30 minutes! This lazy ravioli skillet lasagna recipe includes tender pasta, a hearty meat sauce and a creamy cheese filling.

I was looking for a really quick and easy way to enjoy lasagna without going through all the hassle and this actually might be even better to me than lasagna. I mean, there is a time and place for classic lasagna, but most weeknights we are busy and I need something fast that I know everyone will love.

Oh, and I am not a fan of ricotta cheese in lasagna. It’s so dry and not once while visiting Italy, did we ever have a single lasagna on the menu that included ricotta cheese so if I don’t do a bechamel sauce I really do think, as weird as it sounds, that cottage cheese makes a better filling it’s creamier and just better overall.

If you’re looking for more of a lasagna soup, try our one pot lasagna pasta! Like this skillet lasagna, it tastes like lasagna but is just a different spin on it.

Ingredients for Skillet Lasagna

Lazy lasagna uses a fraction of the ingredients of traditional lasagna and it takes a fraction of the time and effort. Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:

• Rana Ravioli: We love Rana brand for quick pastas. They have several flavors that would be delicious in this recipe. We used the 4 Cheese flavor and two of the 10oz bags.

For the Filling

• Cottage Cheese: adds creaminess and texture
• Parmesan: adds flavor
• Egg: acts as a binder
• Basil: use fresh for the best flavor
• Parsley: fresh is best
• Salt and Pepper: adds flavor

For the Sauce

NOTE: If you have the time, I would make our authentic Bolognese sauce instead of this quick and easy sauce. You’ll only need half a batch, so you can save half for another night. If you are aiming for that 30 minute dinner, then this is what you will need for the sauce:

• Ground Beef: use 15/85 for the best flavor
• Mild Italian Sausage: full of spices for added flavor, could use spicy for more of a kick
• Rao’s Marinara: I haven’t found a better tasting store bought sauce, and it’s the cheapest at Costco. Of course, you can use any brand you want.
• Dried Basil: I literally have no reason other than in college that’s how I made this recipe so it is habit. If you want to use fresh, make it 1 1/2 teaspoons.
• Dried Parsley: same story as the basil
• Salt: boosts flavor
• Mozzarella Cheese: get a block of mozz and grate your own, buying the pre-shredded just won’t melt the same
• Parmesan Cheese: adds more flavor

The measurements of all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make One Skillet Lasagna

Here are the step by step instructions for making this lazy lasagna recipe. For all the details, scroll to the end of the post to the recipe card.

1. Preheat the oven to 425° degrees.
2. Brown both meats in a cast iron skillet. Drain grease if necessary and then stir in all the remaining sauce ingredients.
3. Cook the pasta in a separate pot.
4. Combine all the ingredients for the filling in a bowl.
5. Assemble the lasagna by placing a layer of meat sauce down first followed by a third of the pasta and a third of the cheese layer.
6. Repeat those layers ending with mozzarella cheese.
7. Bake until golden and bubbly and then top with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

The complete instructions can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

What Type of Pan to Use

We like to use a large cast iron skillet so that it can be used on the stove top and go into the oven. A shallow dutch oven would also work great! If you don’t have either of those, you can cook everything on the stove top and then layer the different components in a 9×13 casserole dish and bake as written.

What to Serve with Skillet Lasagna

I don’t know why garlic bread with lasagna is a thing, because hello carbs, but it is just heaven! I always want a yummy slice of some sort of bread to scoop up the extra sauce. Regular french bread, focaccia, or a crusty artisan loaf are all great too.

I also usually serve something a little lighter along with it like a simple green salad or some asparagus.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Quick: You will have dinner on the table in 30 minutes which is hard to beat for a meal as good as this one!

Easy: If you can cook pasta, brown beef and sausage and mix a few ingredients together, then you can make this recipe!

Family Friendly: The whole family will love this recipe. It’s cheesy and everyone loves pasta!

Flavor: Lasagna is pure comfort food and this dish checks all the comfort food boxes. It’s creamy, hearty, and cheesy!

Variations

This recipe is so flexible and can be added to, subtracted from and customized to your liking!

• Vegetables: This is a great recipe for sneaking some vegetables in to hide them from your kiddos (or husband😂). Grated zucchini or carrots are great. If you are serving vegetable lovers, then cubed zucchini, sliced carrots or spinach all work great. Mushrooms is another great option to add in.
• Pasta: The pasta can be substituted easily. You can use a different flavor ravioli or tortellini. Pasta that isn’t stuffed, like bowtie or shells would work great too.
• Meat: You can use all ground beef or all sausage. You could also lighten things up and use ground turkey or chicken and turkey sausage.

Make Ahead and Storage Tips

This skillet lasagna is a great recipe to make ahead of time. You can make the whole recipe and then cover it before baking and store in the refrigerator for up 3 days ahead of time. Then bake as directed.

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. You can also freeze leftovers. Let them cool completely, then place them in an airtight container. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to eat it, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until heated through.

This delicious and easy ravioli skillet lasagna recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. In just 30 minutes, you can have a satisfying and hearty meal on the table!

More Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes:

• 15 Minute Sesame Steak Stir Fry
• 20 Minute Cheesy Pesto Pasta
• Quick and Easy Ham Lemon Orzo with Parmesan and Peas
• Cornflake Ranch Chicken
• 20 Minute Tomato Basil Angel Hair Pasta
• Quick and Easy Shortcut Chicken Parmesan
• 10 Minute Garlic Butter Chicken
• Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

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Take your taste buds on a comforting journey with this delicious cheesy ham and potato broccoli casserole. It is creamy, cheesy, hearty and a totally comforting meal. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck!

My mom’s classic recipe that I hated for nearly my entire life, yes, even as an adult. I don’t know what has happened but in the last few years I’ve had such a craving for the classic recipes that I grew up on. Call it nostalgia, or maybe I’m just finally growing up and realizing what a gift it was that my mom made dinner literally every night and we always ate around a dinner table together.

This recipe is from her dear friend, Debbie, and I don’t remember a single year of my life that Mom didn’t make it, so it’s been around for a long time.

Ingredients for Ham Potato Broccoli Casserole

Grab your leftover ham and a few other ingredients, and let’s make this comforting casserole for dinner! Here is everything you’ll need:

• New Potatoes: a little sweeter and less starchy than regular russet or yukon gold potatoes, we love the flavor and texture!
• Broccoli: fresh or frozen broccoli florets work great
• Butter: used to salute and onions and mushrooms
• Onion: just a regular yellow onion
• Baby Bella Mushrooms: can be substituted with white button mushrooms or omitted if desired
• Salt and Pepper: adds flavor
• Ham: adds flavor and protein
• Cream Cheese: adds richness and creaminess
• Cheddar Cheese: adds flavor and gooiness

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card down at the end of the post.

Substitutions and Variations

I love to use leftover ham in this recipe, but any protein tastes great in this casserole. You could use rotisserie chicken, ground beef, bacon, sausage, etc.

Growing up, Mom usually skipped the mushrooms or only put them on half of the casserole in order to please her picky kids, but they are in fact her favorite part. Sautéed with onions in gobs of delicious butter, I mean, what isn’t to love?

You can also change up the vegetables in this casserole. Peas or green beans would be super yummy!

How to Make Ham Potato and Broccoli Casserole

1. Prep: Butter or spray a 9×13 baking dish and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Parboil: Partially boil the potatoes for 8-10 minutes then drain and set aside. See section below for skipping this step.
3. Steam: Place the broccoli in a saucepan and steam until bright green.
4. Sauté: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onions and mushrooms. Stir occasionally until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are browning and tender.
5. Layer: Place the potatoes in the prepared baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Top them with the onions and mushrooms, then add the broccoli and ham. Stick the cream cheese chunks all over the dish and the sprinkle the cheddar cheese all over the top.
6. Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 5-10 minutes.

The recipe card below contains all of these instructions in full detail. Keep scrolling to the recipe card where you can also print or save the recipe.

Do I Have to Parboil the Potatoes?

No, you don’t have to parboil the potatoes. If you want to skip the parboil, just bake the casserole for 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender. If I do it this way the potatoes caramelize more, which I adore, but it also means you need to add the cheese at the end versus the beginning of baking.

Can You Make Ahead this Casserole Recipe?

This is a great make ahead recipe. Follow all of the instructions as written up until baking it. Then place the covered casserole dish in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake it. Bake as stated in the recipe card. You might just need to add a few more minutes to the baking time since we are baking it from cold.

What to Serve with Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Potato Casserole

This is one of those casseroles where you can get away with not making any side dishes. Since you have a protein, starch and vegetables all in the dish, you really don’t need anything else.

However, if you want to lighten things up a little with something fresh, a tomato cucumber salad or a spinach berry salad are a great option! A fruit salad also goes great with this casserole!

Storing and Reheating

Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 5 days.

This casserole also freezes really well. Let it cool completely and then place it in a freezer safe container. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

I prefer to reheat the casserole in the oven, especially if I’m warming up enough for the whole fam. If I’m just reheating a single serving for myself for lunch the next day, then I zap it in the microwave.

Warm and comforting, this casserole recipe combines ham, potatoes, and broccoli and two types of cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck gathering. Mmmm…it’s so yummy! Just like mom made!

More Comforting Casseroles to Try:

• Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
• Teriyaki Chicken Casserole
• Cheesy Ham and Potato Bacon Casserole
• Teriyaki Beef Casserole
• Creamy Zucchini Sausage Casserole
• Classic Shepherd’s Pie

How to Make Ham and Potato Broccoli Casserole Video

Give your next ham dinner a major upgrade with two ridiculously good Dipping Sauces For Ham. We’re talking everything from a sweet honey-mustard that deserves its own fan club to a tangy piña colada sauce that basically puts your ham on vacation. Trust me…ham has never tasted this fun.

These are the best easy ham sauce recipes that I’ve ever had.

Oh, Christmas Ham, Oh Christmas Ham, and delicious ham dipping sauces… Who needs a song about a tree when you’ve got the world’s best brown sugar ham?!

My family has this funny way of eating ham, we eat it with applesauce. It is truly delicious. I mean, apples and pork are meant to be together and while many may not do actual applesauce they really should. We always use my mom’s homemade applesauce which is 10x better than any ol’ can. Or we did, until we found these ham dipping sauces.

My cousin, Robyn works as the manager for the LDS Church’s Catering and she is the one that introduced me to these easy ham dipping sauces.

I don’t know what it is about ham, but I just have to have a little sauce to dip it in.

Ingredients for Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce for Ham

This honey mustard recipe is my personal favorite, which is funny because I’m not a lover of mustard. I tell you what though, it is wonderful with the ham. DELIGHTFUL. You only need 3 simple ingredients:

• Mayonnaise: Duke’s is our favorite brand of mayo, but you can use whatever brand is your favorite.
• Honey: adds natural sweetness
• Mustard: Just regular yellow mustard is our preference, but you change up the flavor to your liking with dijon mustard, stone ground mustard, etc.

The measurements needed are listed in the recipe card below.

Ingredients for Pina Colada Dipping Sauce for Ham

The pina colada sauce is most everyone’s favorite. It’s so fun and creamy and pairs so well with the ham! Here is what you will need:

• Cream of Coconut: head to the alcohol section of your local grocery store and it will be by the margarita mixes
• Sour Cream: use full fat sour cream for maximum flavor and creaminess
• Crushed Pineapple: make sure you drain it before adding to the sauce
• Desiccated Coconut: has a more fine and powdery texture than shredded coconut and a milder flavor

Again, the measurements are listed in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Dipping Sauce For Ham

I probably don’t even need to include this section because there’s nothing to it, but here are basic steps for making each sauce:

For the Honey Mustard

1. Combine: Place all of the ingredients in a small bowl and stir until combined and smooth.
2. Refrigerate: Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.

For the Pina Colada Sauce

1. Stir: Place the cream of coconut and sour cream in a bowl and mix to combine.
2. Combine: Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine everything together.
3. Refrigerate: Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Ham Recipes for Dipping Sauces

Any of our ham recipes taste delicious with both of this dipping sauces. I’ve tried them all, and all of them are only better with these sauces. Here are our best ham recipes:

• World’s Best Brown Sugar Ham
• Honey Baked Ham
• Slow Cooker Ham
• Garlic Honey Mustard Ham

What Else to Use this Sauce On

If you have leftover sauce after eating all the ham, both of these sauces are great with veggies, crackers, pretzels or even with grilled chicken.

Storing Dipping Sauce for Ham

Both of these dipping sauces should be stored in the refrigerator in separate airtight containers. I always use mason jars to store them! They will keep for up to a week. I wouldn’t recommend freezing these sauces.

This they store so well, you can make them up to 3-4 days ahead of time too. One less thing to make for your holiday meal!

No one in our family can enjoy a ham without applesauce, homemade honey mustard, or piña colada sauce these days. Plus, pretty sauces on an Easter or Christmas dinner table perfectly complete the meal.

Looking for the perfect dipping sauce for your holiday ham? These easy and delicious recipes will add a burst of flavor to any meal.

Try Our Other Yummy Sauces:

• Tzatziki Sauce
• Hummus
• Pico de Gallo
• Guacamole
• Cilantro Lime Dressing

How to Make Ham Dipping Sauces

Spiral sliced ham can be tricky to remove from the bone and serve without tearing the spiral-cut slices into tiny bits. Below, I have broken it down into four easy steps, so now you will know what to do after the glaze has set and the ham has been removed from the oven.

A bone-in ham with some scalloped potatoes is the perfect dish for Christmas or Easter. When you place ham in the center of your dining table, you want the slices to be quick and easy for your guests to grab, not fight to tear it off the bone. Keep reading below so that you can host the perfect dinner party.

The first time I made a spiral ham I thought, “Well that was easy!” until I started to carve it. I needed to know how to carve a spiral ham. That darn bone in the center and all of the layers, with incredible smoky flavor, falling forward was creating a problem for me. Sure the ham was easy to make, put it in a pan, tent with foil and bake, but now how was I to serve it? And boy did I wish that I had those delicious dipping sauces that I posted last week. Pina Colada dipping sauce and sweet honey mustard? Booyah!

Carving a spiral ham is quite easy. I’ve never had a bone so perfectly in the center of the ham like this one, but it was fine by me.

How to Carve a Spiral Ham

1. Turn the ham on its bottom, as shown in the picture.
2. Find the bone, and using a large knife and fork, cut around the entire bone.
3. There are natural breaks in the ham, generally where a line of fat is, cut through those breaks as shown in the picture.
4. Lay the slices of ham out on a platter for serving.

What Side of The Ham Do You Put Down When Carving?

The fat side of the ham, which is typically the smaller side. You know you have it right when you are looking down on the first, big slice of ham, that is full of that irresistible flavor. 

What Are The Best Spiral Cut Ham Recipes?

• World’s Best Brown Sugar Ham 
• Honey Baked Ham Copycat
• How to Make Ham in a Slow Cooker or Crockpot
• Garlic Honey Mustard Ham

What Are The Best Dipping Sauces for Spiral Cut Ham?

Whether your ham is baked with a brown sugar glaze, an apple juice baste, or pure maple syrup, you will find the perfect pairing for the flavor profile here: Ham Dipping Sauces.

What Should I Do with Leftover Ham?

• Secret to the Best Ham Fried Rice
• Spring Ham and Asparagus Lemon Cream Sauce
• Cheesy Ham and Potato Bacon Casserole
• Ham Lemon Orzo with Parmesan and Peas
• Ham and Cheese Sliders
• Hawaiian Ham and Pineapple Casserole
• Ham and Cheese Breakfast Stromboli
• Hash Browns Ham Frittata
• Ham Hock Soup
• Easy Ham and Cheese Scones
• Ham and Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
  

If you know what you are doing, carving a spiral cut ham is super simple! Just a few simple steps and you and your family will be enjoying juicy slices of ham for your next holiday feast!