Cheesy Bacon Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole
Elevate your holiday spread with this irresistible Cheesy Bacon Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole—a luxurious twist on the classic side dish! Featuring tender green beans coated in a velvety cheese sauce made with sharp cheddar and Parmesan, this recipe is packed with creamy comfort and bold flavors. Crispy, smoky bacon adds savory depth, while a crunchy topping of panko breadcrumbs and fried onions delivers the perfect finishing texture. With its golden-brown crust and bubbling, cheesy goodness, this casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with roasted turkey and all your Thanksgiving favorites. Easy to prepare and ready in just an hour, this standout dish will quickly become a cherished holiday tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 900 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 200 grams bacon, diced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 480 milliliters milk
- 120 milliliters chicken or vegetable broth
- 200 grams shredded cheddar cheese
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 grams crispy fried onions
- 50 grams panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and blanch them for 5 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the skillet.
Add the unsalted butter to the skillet with the bacon fat and melt over medium heat. Stir in the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and whisk for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Slowly pour in the milk and broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook the mixture until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Gently fold the blanched green beans and the cooked bacon into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and transfer the green bean mixture into it, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, combine the crispy fried onions and panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Cheesy Bacon Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.2 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1176 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 486 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
