Indulge in the classic comfort food of Creamed Green Beans, a delectable dish that has been a staple in kitchens for generations. This timeless recipe features tender green beans enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The combination of fresh green beans, sautéed onions, and a velvety sauce made with butter, flour, and milk creates a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Whether you serve it as a side dish to your favorite protein or as a vegetarian main course, Creamed Green Beans is sure to become a family favorite. This article presents two variations of this classic dish: the traditional Creamed Green Beans and a modern rendition with a hint of garlic and Parmesan cheese. Both recipes are easy to follow and offer step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this culinary masterpiece. So gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on a delightful journey into the world of creamy, comforting Creamed Green Beans.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CREAMED GREEN BEANS
A family favorite for years, this special green bean recipe is a cinch to double and can be assembled ahead of time. When my nephews are coming for dinner, it's an absolute must! -Betty Shaw, Weirton, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter; stir in cornflakes and set aside. Melt remaining butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, onion and sugar; heat and stir until bubbly. Reduce heat; add the sour cream and stir until smooth. Cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes (do not boil). Fold in the beans. , Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and cornflake mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CREAMED GREEN BEANS
This is a perfect dish for early and middle summer days when great-tasting, fresh green beans are both cheap and plentiful. These green beans represent something totally different for a stovetop side dish and you will simply not believe how terrific they taste. One plus is that it's not loaded with cheese or canned soup. This is the real thing from scratch, a recipe I developed after growing tired of the same old stuff at the supper table. It took me awhile to perfect but these beans actually made my wife turn around and look at me after her first bite -- she was very pleased, which means that I am very pleased too. This dish goes great with fried, or baked, bone-in pork chops. It's also versatile enough to complement more elegant entrees for more formal dinners. There are multiple steps involved in preparing this dish but even a beginning chef can achieve them easily enough and the end result is well worth the effort.
Provided by Bone Man
Categories Beans
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse the beans in cold water and snap them into 1-inch lengths, discarding the tips. Remove any strings.
- Pour the chicken stock into a medium-sized cooking pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the beans to the stock and cover until it boils again and then lower the heat to achieve a slow boil, covered, until the beans are tender but not mushy, (about 15 minutes).
- When the beans are done, set aside for a few minutes.
- Make the white sauce using a double boiler (you can make an improvised double boiler with a cooking pot with an inch of water in the bottom, in combination with a stainless steel salad bowl which sets atop of the pot). This white sauce CANNOT be prepared over direct heat or it will scorch.
- Melt the butter in the top section of the double boiler. Blend in the flour, seasoned salt, and white pepper, whisking constantly.
- When there are no lumps, add the pre-warmed milk (about 100 degrees F.) and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens. Once the sauce has thickened a bit (after about 5 minutes), allow the sauce to bubble, still whisking with some frequency, for about 15 more minutes. At the end of the 15 minutes of simmering, the white sauce is done and should be taken off the heat.
- Strain the chicken stock from the beans using a colander (save this stock in the refrigerator for your next batch of home made vegetable soup), reserving one-quarter cup of stock to blend into the white sauce.
- Pour the drained beans into a cooking pot with the white sauce, including the quarter cup of broth, and add the Mrs. Dash and stir. Re-heat until it bubbles slightly and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 24.6, Sodium 232.4, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 6.6, Protein 6.1
CREAMED RED POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS
Make and share this Creamed Red Potatoes And Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Potato
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook potatoes until tender.
- Cook beans according to pkg directions.
- Melt butter in saucepan; stir in flour, salt, pepper and thyme.
- Slowly add milk.
- Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute.
- Drain potatoes and beans;,place in a serving bowl.
- Pour sauce over and mix well.
MOM'S CREAMED GREEN BEANS
My mother never measured anything. When asked, it was always a dob of this some of that. She even used a coffee cup as a measuring cup.
Provided by Linda Dugan
Categories Vegetables
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Drain water from cans of green beans and place in saucepan
- 2. cover beans with milk. I use 2%, but you can use whole milk
- 3. Add seasonings and margarine
- 4. bring to slow boil, stirring every few seconds
- 5. make a paste with 2 tbls. of flour and enough water to be almost gluelike.
- 6. Slowly add paste to bean mixture, making sure to whisk in with a fork. Boil for at least a minute.
- 7. For added flavor, you can use onions, and/or real bacon pieces.
CREAMED GREEN BEANS
Steps:
- -Place in pressure pot with a little salted water and cook till tender (per pot directions usually 3-4min). Or steam on top of stove till tender. -Drain any water, return to stove (med heat) -Gently stir in 1-2 Tbs butter -Sprinkle with flour 1-2Tbs -Add 1 cup of milk to make a very light cream sauce -Salt and pepper to taste. The amounts vary here according to how many beans you have cooked. This is for about 1- 2 lbs of beans.
Tips:
- Use fresh green beans: Fresh green beans have a crisp texture and vibrant flavor, making them ideal for this dish.
- Trim the green beans properly: Before cooking, trim the ends of the green beans to remove any tough or fibrous parts.
- Blanch the green beans: Blanching the green beans briefly in boiling water helps to preserve their鮮豔色彩 and crisp texture.
- Use a good-quality cream: The cream is a key ingredient in this dish, so be sure to use a good-quality cream that has a rich flavor.
- Don't overcook the green beans: Overcooked green beans will become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp.
- Season the dish to taste: Season the creamed green beans with salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
- Garnish the dish: Before serving, garnish the creamed green beans with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of paprika for a pop of color.
Conclusion:
Creamed green beans are a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their creamy texture and 鮮豔色彩ful appearance, creamed green beans are sure to be a hit at your next meal. So next time you're looking for a simple yet delicious side dish, give creamed green beans a try. You won't be disappointed!
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