Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole is an American hor d'oeuvre. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 307 calories, 12g of protein, and 20g of fat. Head to the store and pick up panko breadcrumbs, pepper, butter, and a few other things to make it today. Thanksgiving will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as The Best Green Bean Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, and Green Bean Casserole.
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut the green beans in half if you like the pieces to be a little smaller. Blanch the green beans: drop them into lightly salted boiling water and allow the green beans to cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove them from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking process.
Drain the beans once they're cool and set aside.
Add the bacon pieces to a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon for 2 minutes, and then add the peppers, garlic and onions, and continue cooking until the bacon is done (but not crisp) and the onions are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Sprinkle the flour into the pan and whisk immediately to evenly mix it into the butter. Cook for a minute or 2, and then pour in the milk and half-and-half. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, while the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, some black pepper and the cayenne, and then add the grated cheese. Stir while the cheese melts. Turn off the heat.
Add the bacon/onion mixture and stir to combine.
Add the green beans and stir gently to combine.
Pour into a baking dish and top with the panko.
Bake until the sauce is bubbly and the panko is golden, about 30 minutes.