Green Bean Gratin Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 1 casserole

Green Bean Gratin Recipe

Ingredients

10 slices bacon

1 cup water

2 cups frozen cut green beans

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ cup heavy cream

¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

½ cup dry bread crumbs

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.

Step 2

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat turning occasionally until evenly browned about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile bring water to a simmer. Add green beans and cook until tender 5 to 10 minutes. Drain beans reserving cooking liquid. Drain bacon slices on paper towels reserving grease in the skillet. Crumble bacon.

Step 4

Heat 3 tablespoons of the reserved grease. Stir in flour until blended and nutty in color. Add reserved cooking liquid and cream whisking constantly until smooth and thick about 5 minutes. Fold in beans and Cheddar cheese. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Cover with bread crumbs.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven uncovered until hot and bubbling 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle bacon on top before serving.

Nutritional Information

Green Bean Gratin Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 237.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.5g 23%

Carbohydrates: 12.8g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 15.3g 24%

Saturated Fat: 7.5g 38%

Cholesterol: 45.3mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 401.1IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.4mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 3.3mg 6%

Folate: 20mcg 5%

Calcium: 139mg 14%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 14.8mg 5%

Potassium: 130.2mg 4%

Sodium: 512.8mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 137.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.