Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

Creamy, comforting, and irresistibly cheesy, this Cheesy Green Bean Casserole takes the classic holiday side dish to a whole new level of flavor. Made with tender blanched green beans coated in a rich cheddar-Parmesan sauce and topped with a crispy blend of fried onions and panko breadcrumbs, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures. Using real, freshly prepared ingredients like whole milk, heavy cream, and sharp cheddar cheese, this homemade version delivers unbeatable flavor compared to store-bought alternatives. Ready in under an hour, it's an easy yet impressive addition to your holiday table or any cozy family dinner. Perfectly golden and loaded with cheesy goodness, this green bean casserole is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds fresh green beans
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1.5 cups fried onions
• 1 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash and trim the green beans, cutting off both ends. Blanch the green beans by boiling them in salted water for 4-5 minutes, then immediately transferring them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking. Drain well and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the roux turns light golden.

Step 4

Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream to the roux. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan until smooth and fully melted. Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the blanched green beans with the cheese sauce, mixing until the beans are evenly coated.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, combine fried onions, panko breadcrumbs, and olive oil. Toss until evenly coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.

Step 9

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Step 10

Remove from the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1762.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2910.3

Total Fat 215.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 567.9mg	0%
Sodium 5060.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.7g	0%
Total Sugars 51.9g
Protein 109.1g	0%

Vitamin D 209.0IU	0%
Calcium 2838.3mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 2604.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.9%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 20.4%