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Cheesy Green Beans Au Gratin Bake

November 13, 2017 by Stephanie 7 Comments

Cheesy Green Beans Au Gratin Bake is creamy, rich and velvety smooth. Baked in a cheesy sauce and then topped with a crunchy cracker & parmesan cheese crust. Gluten free & Vegetarian.

Cheesy Green Beans Au Gratin Bake

So much good going on Right here, right now, a top this plate! Yesss…Please!

But seriously guys, nothing says the holidays like some good home cooked Au gratins.

Whether they be in the form of potatoes or any other veggie there is just something comforting about a good old fashioned gratin.

Creamy, warm and the slightly browned crunchy crust just speaks special to me. ARF, ARF…

And some of my favorite holiday memories definitely revolved around all the good food…so Thanksgiving was just naturally a happy occasion for me.

Stuffing, potatoes, and  brussels sprouts were always just a few I so looked forward to.

So when I was contemplating green beans on the menu this year my brain just naturally thought of an Au gratin.

Hence this Cheesy Green Beans Au Gratin Bake will make it to my table this year & hopefully yours.

Cheesy Green Beans Au Gratin Bake

Cause let’s face it green beans just belong in an Au gratin & on your holiday table this year.

Cheesy Green Beans Au Gratin Bake is a rich, creamy delicious side for your holiday table or any time. Green beans covered in a creamy, cheesy sauce and topped with a crunchy lightly browned topping. Gluten Free & Vegetarian.

And if you’re in charge of preparing the meal I think you’ll really love the ease of the recipe. Plus it’s something you can make ahead.

That’s one more thing I totally just love about Thanksgiving food….<—- a lot of it can be made ahead and it is soooo, soooo good leftover.

But there again I’m a big fan of leftovers and basically how I function on a weekly basis.

So if I haven’t convinced you yet to give this one a go, let’s just sum up all the reasons you need to bring this to your holiday table or any time.

This Cheesy Green Beans Au Gratin Bake is….

  • Well Easy & can be made ahead
  • Great served leftover
  • Creamy, cheesy with just a slight crunch
  • Taking the green beans to the next level of special
  • Kid friendly
  • Not your Mama’s green bean casserole(not that there is anything wrong with that)
  • Gluten free & Vegetarian

 

Cheesy Green Beans Au Gratin Bake

 

Cheesy Green Beans Au Grain Bake

 

Cheesy Green Beans Au Gratin Bake

 

Hope you’ll get a chance to Enjoy this one on your Holiday table!

Stephanie

5 from 1 vote
Cheesy Green Beans Au Gratin Bake
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Cheesy Green Beans Au Gratin Bake
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 
Green beans baked in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with a crunchy topping. Perfect for your holiday table or any time.
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Author: Stephanie
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. green beans trimmed & rinsed
  • 4 tbsp. butter plus some for greasing casserole dish.
  • 1/2 large yellow onion or 1 small
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup half & half cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • optional:
  • paprika
  • crumb topping:
  • 1/3 cup each of crushed gluten free cracker crumbs & finely shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Generously grease a 9 x 9 casserole pan with butter.
  3. Bring large pot of water to boil.
  4. Add trimmed, cleaned green beans to boiling water.
  5. Cook about 1-2 minutes just to blanch them.
  6. Drain & add to ice water bath to stop cooking. Drain well & set aside.
  7. Meanwhile in pan on top of stove melt butter over medium heat.
  8. Add onion & garlic & cook 2-3 minutes.
  9. Then half & half cream, & creamed cheese and stir another couple minutes till thickened.
  10. When thickened add 6 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese & stir till completely melted.
  11. Salt & pepper to taste.
  12. Put drained green beans in buttered casserole pan, top with sauce and remaining cheddar cheese.
  13. Instructions for topping:
  14. pulse crackers in food processor till finely chopped.
  15. put in bowl with parmesan cheese and stir.
  16. sprinkle on top of green beans.
  17. optional: sprinkle casserole with paprika
  18. Bake in preheated oven covered 30 minutes
  19. Remove cover and cook an additional 10 minutes.
  20. Allow 10 minutes prior to serving.

 

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Comments

  1. Lindsey Fell says

    December 10, 2017 at 2:49 am

    This is the first “casserole” type dish I have been able to get my husband to eat. Ever. I have made green bean casseroles and broccoli cheese casseroles for Thanksgiving and Christmas, changed my recipes, and he still won’t touch them. He not only ate this, but LOVED it. He cleaned his plate. It was delightful. Really don’t know you could make it any better. Unless your a bacon or ham fan. I also used heavy cream instead of half and half because I didn’t have half and half in the fridge. Still heavenly. This will be in our family and will feed our unborn children for years to come. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      December 10, 2017 at 2:40 pm

      You’re sooo Welcome Lindsey!! And I’m glad to hear that your husband REALLY enjoyed this. It’s definitely a hit in our Family so I’m just thrilled to hear that it will now become a part of your families traditions. Happy Holidays to you & your Family 🙂

      Reply
  2. Ginny says

    November 13, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    A green bean dish is my contribution to a house I’m going to on Thanksgiving. Pertfect!

    Reply
  3. kitchnwhisperer says

    November 13, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    My favorite vegetable. Such a yummy side dish for the holidays.

    Reply
  4. suzykaradsheh says

    November 13, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    Just in time for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  5. Tina says

    November 13, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    This looks decadent with the two cheeses and half and half. Saving for later:) Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. roxanabegum says

    November 13, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    I love green beans. This sounds like a welcome recipe for this time of the year.

    Reply

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