Green Bean Gratin

There's no canned soup in this creamy, cheesy green bean gratin topped with crispy bread crumbs (or crispy fried onions if you prefer!)

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 237 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup dry bread crumbs
• ¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 10 slices bacon
• 2 cups frozen cut green beans

Recipe Instructions

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.