Alpine Green Bean Gratin Recipe

Name: Alpine Green Bean Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans or 1 lb frozen green beans, cut into French style; 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine; ¾ cup finely sliced onion; 1 12 garlic cloves, minced; 12 lb sliced mushrooms (I use button); 1 cup sour cream; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; salt, to taste; 2 ½ cups swiss cheese (Emmanthaler, Gruyere or Jarlsberg); ⅓ cup dried breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Steam green beans, if using fresh, over boiling water until crisply tender, 3-5 minutes,.
3
If using frozen, follow directions on pkg.
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When cooked through but still crunchy remove from steamer(plunge beans into an ice bath).
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Drain and pat dry before continuing.
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In large skillet, melt 2 or 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine and add the onion, cook until translucent.
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Then add mushrooms and cook, until moisture has evaporated.
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Then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Stir in sour cream, cheese, green beans, salt and pepper to taste.
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Mix to coat all ingredients and turn off heat.
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Lightly coat a shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Spread green mixture evenly in baking dish.
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Top with bread crumbs.
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Dot with remaining 1 or 2 tablespoons butter or margarine.
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(At this point can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking; just bring back to room temperature before baking.
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).
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Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and sauce is bubbly.
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Serve hot or warm.

919

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh green beans or 1 lb frozen green beans, cut into French style, 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, ¾ cup finely sliced onion, 1 12 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Alpine Green Bean Gratin falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Alpine Green Bean Gratin

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