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Green Beans Au Gratin

Cultural Context

Green Beans Au Gratin is a classic American side dish that combines fresh green beans with a creamy cheese sauce, often served during holiday meals and family gatherings. This comforting dish showcases the versatility of green beans and the beloved tradition of 'au gratin' cooking, where ingredients are baked with a crispy topping. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating crispy fried onions or different types of cheese, making it a favorite in many households across the United States.

AmericanUSside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 10.5oz cans cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 1/4 cup crispy fried onions
3 14.5oz cans green beans
1 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

1

In a large casserole baking dish or oven skillet, stir together the cream of mushroom soup and heavy cream.

2

Add in the green beans, 1/4 cup crispy onions, and spices to the cream mixture.

3

Sprinkle a top layer of cheddar cheese and the remaining crispy fried onions.

4

Bake at 350F for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

5

Serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

casserole baking dishoven skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Green Bean CasseroleGreen Beans with Cheese

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