Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

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If green bean casserole is a must-have in your family at Thanksgiving but you're, well, ready for a change, give this cheesy version a whirl.

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Carolyn Malcoun
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Carolyn Malcoun

As EatingWell's Associate Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after.

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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
10
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds green beans, trimmed

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 ⅔ cups reduced-fat milk

  • 1 cup shredded fontina cheese (3 ounces)

  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard

  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

  • 1 ½ cups French-fried onions

Directions

  1. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Steam green beans until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain the beans, place on a clean kitchen towel and pat dry.

  2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  3. Melt butter in the pot over medium heat. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, until starting to color, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring often, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and, a handful at a time, whisk in fontina and Parmesan until smooth. Stir in salt, mustard and pepper, then the green beans. Scrape into the prepared baking dish.

  4. Sprinkle with onions and bake until bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare though Step 3 and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

185 Calories
12g Fat
14g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 185
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 7g 14%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Vitamin A 836IU 17%
Sodium 343mg 15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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