Green Bean Gratin
Green Bean Gratin layers tender green beans in a bacon-enriched sauce with sharp Cheddar and a golden bread crumb crust. It’s rich, savory, and a little smoky, delivering crisp topping over a velvety interior—perfect for holiday tables or as a standout side with roasted meats.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
- 2
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring water to a simmer. Add green beans and cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain the beans, reserving the cooking liquid. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, keeping the grease in the skillet. Crumble the bacon.
- 4
Heat 3 tablespoons of the reserved grease. Stir in flour until blended and lightly browned. Add the reserved cooking liquid and cream, whisking constantly until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Fold in the beans and Cheddar cheese. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Top with bread crumbs.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until hot and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle the bacon on top before serving.
- Calories 258.9 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.75 g Good Source
- Carbs 18.31 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.67 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 7.88 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 39.45 mg Moderate
- Sodium 311.28 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.61 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.3 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 111.49 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.24 mg Low Source
- Potassium 176.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 19.32 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.74 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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