Simple Holiday Green Bean Casserole Recipe by Traeger Grills

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.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Wash and trim the green beans, then blanch in boiling water until bright green, about 3-4 minutes.

Drain the green beans and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux, stirring constantly.

Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.

Combine the green beans with the cheese sauce in a baking dish, mixing well.

Top with bread crumbs and additional cheese if desired.

Spray the top lightly with cooking spray for browning.

Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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