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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Green Bean Gratin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 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 13%
- Protein 11.75 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 18.31 g 7%
- Total Fat 14.67 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 7.88 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 39.45 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 311.28 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 2.61 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.3 g --
- Added Sugars 2.0 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 119.42 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.24 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 176.02 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 19.32 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 6.74 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Green Bean Gratin is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Bread Crumbs, and Green Beans. Each serving provides about 258.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Green Bean Gratin made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Bread Crumbs, Green Beans, Heavy Cream. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Green Bean Gratin?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 258.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Green Bean Gratin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Green Bean Gratin healthy?
- Green Bean Gratin has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 258.9 calories and 11.75 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 311.28 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.88 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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