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Green Bean Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Yield
Calories 348 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb. fresh green beans, ends cut off
  • 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • Chicken broth, if needed for thinning
  • 1 (4 oz.) jar sliced pimientos, drained
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Cut the green beans in half if you like smaller pieces. Blanch the green beans: Drop them into lightly salted boiling water and allow them to cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the beans from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain the beans once they're cool; set aside. 
  • Add the bacon pieces to a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon for 2 minutes, then add the onion and garlic; continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, or until bacon is done (but not crisp) and the onion is golden brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a separate skillet or 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 1 to 2 minutes, then add the milk and half-and-half. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, while sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, and cayenne, then add the cheese. Stir while the cheese melts. If the sauce is too thick, splash in some chicken broth, as needed. Turn off the heat. 
  • Add the pimientos to the pan, then add the bacon/onion mixture. Stir to combine. Pour over the green beans and stir gently to combine. Pour into a baking dish and top with panko. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the panko is golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 782mgPotassium: 519mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gCalcium: 290mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Green Bean Casserole
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