Green Bean Casserole (No Soup) Recipe

Name: Green Bean Casserole (No Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh green beans, ends cut off; salt; 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 large onion, chopped; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 2 1/2 cups whole milk, plus extra for thinning if needed; 1/2 cup half-and-half; fresh ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

2 lbs fresh green beans, ends cut off
salt
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk, plus extra for thinning if needed
1/2 cup half-and-half
fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cut the green beans in half if you like the pieces to be a little smaller. Blanch the green beans; drop them into lightly salted boiling water and allow the green beans to cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove them from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain the beans once they are cool and set aside.
3
Add the bacon pieces to a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon for 2 minutes, and then add the peppers, garlic and onions, and continue cooking until the bacon is done (but not crisp) and the onions are golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and whisk immediately to evenly mix it into the butter. Cook for a minute or two, and then pour in the milk and half and half. continue cooking, whisking constantly, while the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, some black pepper and the cayenne, and then add the grated cheese. Stir while the cheese melts. Turn off the heat.
5
Add the bacon/onion mixture and stir to combine. Add the green beans and stir gently to combine. Pour into a baking dish and top with the panko. Bake until the sauce is bubbly and the panko is golden, about 30 minutes.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs fresh green beans, ends cut off, salt, 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Green Bean Casserole (No Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Green Bean Casserole (No Soup)

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