Creamy Green Bean Casserole

Name: Creamy Green Bean Casserole
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1lb green beans (wash, trim and cut in half); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 shallots diced (or a large onion); 5 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons flour; 1.5 cups heavy cream; 1 cup milk; 1 block Boursin cheese (garlic and fine herbs); 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 2.5 cups crispy fried onions

5 steps

With the holiday season approaching, I wanted to share this delicious and creamy green bean casserole recipe that’s sure to impress your family and friends. It’s super easy to whip up, so you won’t spend hours in the kitchen. Perfect for busy holiday preparations! The secret ingredient? Creamy Boursin cheese! It adds a rich flavor that elevates the classic casserole to a whole new level.

Updated at: Sun, 24 Nov 2024 02:27:38 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories481.4 kcal (24%)

Total Fat40.5 g (58%)

Carbs20.3 g (8%)

Sugars9.4 g (10%)

Protein12.7 g (25%)

Sodium509 mg (25%)

Fiber3.5 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 lbgreen beans

wash, trim and cut in half

3 tablespoonsunsalted butter

2shallots

diced, or a large onion

5 clovesgarlic

minced

½ teaspoonsalt

½ teaspoonblack pepper

½ teaspoonthyme

⅛ teaspooncayenne pepper

2 tablespoonsflour

1 ½ cupsheavy cream

1 cupmilk

1 blockboursin cheese

garlic and fine herbs

1 cupshredded parmesan cheese

2 ½ cupsonions

crispy, fried

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash, trim and cut the green beans in half. Add the beans in the water and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place into a large bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.

Step 3

3. In a skillet over medium-high heat melt butter. Add in the diced shallots and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the seasonings, then Sprinkle in the flour, mix and cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

4. Reduce heat to medium-low, Add in the heavy cream and milk whisk to combine. Next add in the Boursin cheese, break it up with a spoon, and then whisk until smooth. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Turn the heat off then mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Step 5

5. Add in the green beans along with 1 cup of the crispy fried onions. Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish. Top with the remaining fried onions. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly. Serve warm and enjoy!

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