Kip's Creamy Green Beans
Elevate your side dish game with Kip's Creamy Green Beans, a luxurious blend of tender-crisp green beans coated in a velvety garlic-Parmesan sauce. This easy yet impressive recipe combines simple ingredients like fresh green beans, whole milk, and heavy cream to create a rich, savory dish that’s perfect for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts. The secret lies in its creamy roux-based sauce, infused with aromatic garlic and seasoned to perfection with onion powder and black pepper. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the ultimate comfort food that balances freshness and indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 240 milliliters whole milk
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 60 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Directions
Step 1
Trim the ends off the green beans and rinse them under cold water. Set aside.
Step 2
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Drain and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them in the butter for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Step 4
Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and garlic. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
Step 5
Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, ensuring no lumps remain. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, black pepper, kosher salt, and onion powder. Continue to stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked green beans to the skillet. Toss to coat the beans evenly in the creamy sauce.
Step 8
Cook the green beans in the sauce for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 9
Transfer the creamy green beans to a serving dish, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (937.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1207.7 |
| Total Fat 91.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 55.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 271.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1781.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.9g | |
| Protein 42.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 108.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1176.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1463.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories