Cheddar Crunch Green Bean Bake

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Cheddar Crunch Green Bean Bake elevates your holiday gatherings with a vegetarian dish featuring tender green beans enveloped in a tangy sour cream sauce, topped with gooey Cheddar cheese and a buttery cracker crunch. Perfect for those following a vegetarian diet, this American classic is also gluten and dairy-friendly.

The flavor profile combines the freshness of green beans with the richness of cheese and the satisfying crunch of crackers, making it a versatile side for any meal. Easily select this recipe on the easyChef Pro App, where you can access personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list for effortless meal planning.

Overview

This delightful twist on the classic green bean casserole skips the mushroom soup and instead features a rich, tangy sour cream sauce. Topped with melty Cheddar cheese and a crunchy buttery cracker topping, this dish is sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 10

Cooking Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 Cup sour cream
• 0.25 Cup onion, minced
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Teaspoon sugar
• 3 14.5 Ounces cans French-style green beans, drained
• 2 Cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 Cup buttery round crackers, crumbled
• 1 Tablespoon butter, melted

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the flour until smooth and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the sour cream, minced onion, salt, and sugar to the skillet. Stir until well combined.
4. Add the drained green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.
5. Transfer the green bean mixture to a 2 ½-quart casserole dish.
6. Spread the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the green bean mixture.
7. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and crumbled crackers. Sprinkle this mixture over the cheese layer.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Enjoy your homemade Cheddar Crunch Green Bean Bake!