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Bean There, Baked That

Garlic Parmesan Green Bean Casserole with a Crispy, Cheesy Top

40 minutes
Serves 4
SideAmericanVegetarian
Herb's take

This American classic gets a from-scratch upgrade: crisp-tender green beans, punchy garlic, and a proper Parmesan crust. You’ll master blanching and oven-baking to coax out the best texture and flavor in this iconic side. (Note: I scaled up the garlic and Parmesan for optimal flavor balance with your 12 ounces of green beans.)

Ingredients

Yield
4

Instructions

  1. 01
    Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a 1-quart baking dish.
  2. 02
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes, until just bright green and barely tender. Drain and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
  3. 03
    In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, not browned.
  4. 04
    Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for another minute to form a pale roux.
  5. 05
    Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth and thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. 06
    Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan until melted and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. 07
    Toss the drained green beans into the cheese sauce until well coated. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
  8. 08
    In a small bowl, mix the panko with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
  9. 09
    Bake for 15-18 minutes until bubbling at the edges and the top is crisp and golden brown. Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes if you want extra crunch.
  10. 10
    Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy while hot and cheesy.

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