Description
A comforting casserole with crispy edges and rich flavors of Parmesan, bacon, and tender green beans, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 can creamy soup base (cream-of-mushroom or similar)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional crunchy topping: panko, fried onions, or extra Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a casserole dish.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble when cool.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in a little butter or bacon drippings until soft and fragrant.
- Prepare the green beans by blanching in salted boiling water for a few minutes, then draining.
- Mix the sauce in a large bowl with the creamy soup base, milk or cream, Parmesan, black pepper, and crumbled bacon.
- Fold in the green beans until coated.
- Transfer to the baking dish and sprinkle with remaining bacon and extra Parmesan.
- Add optional crunchy topping if desired.
- Bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 to 35 minutes.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, reduce bacon and increase green beans. Adjust seasonings to taste before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: casserole, green beans, Parmesan, bacon, easy recipes, family meals