Bacon-Mushroom Green Bean Bake
Bacon-Mushroom Green Bean Bake layers tender green beans with smoky bacon and earthy mushrooms in a creamy, Parmesan-laced sauce. The garlic and onion powders round out the flavor, making each bite rich yet balanced. It’s a cozy side dish perfect for holiday tables, potlucks, or any dinner that calls for a comforting classic with a flavorful twist.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Mushroom Green Bean Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the green beans in a 1-quart or similarly sized casserole dish.
- 2
Fry the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crispy. Remove it to drain on paper towels. Drain off some of the grease, leaving just enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the mushrooms to the remaining grease in the pan and season with garlic powder and onion powder. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 4 minutes.
- 3
Pour the half-and-half into the pan with the mushrooms and stir to scrape up the bacon flavor from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Pour this mixture over the green beans. Crumble the bacon over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the sauce is bubbling and the top is toasted.
- Calories 154.96 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 10.81 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 6.51 g 2%
- Total Fat 9.03 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 4.8 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 26.05 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 230.61 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.79 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 120.71 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 0.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 172.86 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 19.33 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 6.79 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon Mushroom Green Bean Bake is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Garlic Powder, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Green Beans. Each serving provides about 154.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Mushroom Green Bean Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Garlic Powder, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Green Beans, Half & Half. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Mushroom Green Bean Bake?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 154.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Mushroom Green Bean Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Bacon-Mushroom Green Bean Bake healthy?
- Bacon-Mushroom Green Bean Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 154.96 calories and 10.81 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 230.61 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.8 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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