Delicious Creamy Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly crispy, this Delicious Creamy Cheesy Green Bean Casserole is the ultimate comfort food side dish that will steal the show at your dinner table. Made with fresh green beans, a luscious homemade cheese sauce featuring cheddar and Parmesan, and a golden panko breadcrumb topping, this dish offers rich, savory flavors with every bite. The green beans are perfectly blanched to maintain their vibrant color and tender texture, while the cheese sauce is infused with garlic, onions, and a hint of paprika for added depth. Perfect for holiday gatherings, weeknight dinners, or any occasion that calls for a crowd-pleasing side, this casserole delivers indulgence in every layer. Easy to prepare and baked to bubbly perfection, it’s a must-try comfort classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 360 milliliters whole milk
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 120 milliliters chicken or vegetable broth
- 150 grams grated cheddar cheese
- 60 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 120 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or cooking spray.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the green beans, and blanch them for 4-5 minutes. Drain the beans and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Sprinkle the flour over the cooked onions and stir well to combine, cooking for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the milk, heavy cream, and chicken or vegetable broth, making sure no lumps form. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until the cheeses melt and the sauce is smooth.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the cheesy sauce.
Pour the coated green beans into the prepared baking dish and spread them out in an even layer.
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter, olive oil, and the remaining Parmesan cheese. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the green beans.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2710 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 180.6 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.5 g | 497% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 478 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 5816 mg | 253% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.7 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.4 g | ||
| Protein | 105.1 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 2458 mg | 189% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1946 mg | 41% | |
*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.
