String Beans Au Gratin
String Beans Au Gratin features tender green beans topped with a cheesy, creamy crust, perfect for a comforting side dish that caters to both vegetable lovers and cheese enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Wash and boil the cleaned string beans in a pot with about 4 quarts of water and salt for about 15 minutes until tender, but not completely done.
- Drain the beans in a colander.
- Combine 1 ounce of butter and chopped onion in a pan and heat for about 2 minutes without browning.
- Add the beans, pepper, and nutmeg to the pan and stir for 2 more minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a buttered baking pan.
- Beat the eggs slightly and blend in the cream and grated cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the beans in the baking pan.
- Bake until a gratin is formed and golden brown on top.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
673
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).