Swiss Green Bean Delight
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Swiss Green Bean Delight, a cheesy, golden-baked casserole that’s as perfect for weeknight dinners as it is for holiday gatherings. Fresh, tender green beans meet a luscious homemade Swiss cheese sauce infused with warm notes of garlic and onion powder. Topped with a crispy, golden breadcrumb crust, this dish strikes the perfect balance between creamy and crunchy. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleasing side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or stands proudly on its own. Whether you're catering to vegetarians or simply looking to elevate your green bean game, this recipe is a flavorful and satisfying choice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 250 milliliters milk
- 150 grams Swiss cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons pepper
- 50 grams breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Trim the green beans and blanch them in a pot of boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually pour in the milk while continuing to whisk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and add the grated Swiss cheese, stirring until the cheese is completely melted.
Combine the blanched green beans with the cheese sauce, mixing until the beans are fully coated.
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with olive oil. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the green beans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Swiss Green Bean Delight!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1148 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.0 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 138 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 3599 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.7 g | ||
| Protein | 69.5 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1989 mg | 153% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1671 mg | 36% | |
*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.
