Quick Green Beans

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A creamy and cheesy green bean casserole that combines tender cooked green beans with a rich, thickened sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect as a comforting side dish for family dinners or holiday gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that everyone will enjoy.

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • dash of pepper
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp. melted butter
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 1/2 lb. hot cooked green beans
  • 3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Stir flour, salt, and pepper into melted butter in a saucepan. Stir in milk.
  2. Cook until the mixture thickens.
  3. Pour the sauce over hot cooked green beans.
  4. Sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  5. Brown under the broiler until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

536 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.7g 21% DV
Total Fat 36.5g 47% DV
Carbs 41.1g 15% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 12.8g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9942.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 209.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 101.3mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 281.3mcg 31% DV
Vitamin C 25.5mg 28% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 298.5mg 23% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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