Indulge in the irresistible Green Beans in Bacon Cheese Sauce, a culinary delight that harmonizes the flavors of fresh green beans, crispy bacon, and a luscious cheese sauce. This dish offers a medley of textures, from the tender-crisp green beans to the savory crunch of bacon and the velvety smoothness of the cheese sauce. It's a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate, leaving you craving more. Whether you're a fan of classic comfort food or seeking a new side dish to elevate your meals, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. It's a versatile dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, roasted chicken, or flaky fish. And with variations included for a slow cooker and air fryer, you can enjoy this dish with ease, tailored to your cooking preferences.
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CHEESY GREEN BEANS WITH BACON
Cheese and bacon liven up plain green beans. This dish can be served immediately after preparing, but I often refrigerate it overnight to let the flavors blend together, then reheat it in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until heated through.
Provided by CRFTYREE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside. Reserve 1/4 cup of bacon drippings in the skillet.
- Place green beans and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 6 minutes, or until tender but crisp; drain.
- Place mushrooms and onion into the skillet with the reserved bacon drippings. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 10 minutes; drain. Reserving 2 tablespoons for topping, mix the crumbled bacon into the skillet. Stir in the green beans. Season with pepper, and transfer to a 2 quart baking dish.
- Melt the cheese sauce in the microwave, and pour over the green bean mixture. Sprinkle with reserved bacon, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 43.7 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 948.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
GREEN BEANS WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
Provided by Martina McBride
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the beans in a large pot of boiling water until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain. Pat dry. Place the beans in a large bowl.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet, and transfer to drain, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Add the shallots and garlic to the drippings. Saute over medium, 1 minute or just until soft. Add the vinegar, Dijon and dry mustard. Whisk, stirring to loosen the browned bits in the bottom of the skillet. Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the olive oil.
- Toss the beans with the warm dressing. Season with salt. Arrange on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the reserved bacon, goat cheese and dried cranberries. Serve immediately.
GREEN BEANS WITH CHEESE SAUCE
Steps:
- Bring 1/4 cup water just to a boil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the green beans and salt, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Uncover, raise the heat to high and cook until the water has evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the butter and continue cooking until the beans are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, garlic powder, dry mustard, black pepper and cayenne and cook, whisking continuously, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cheddar cheese and cream cheese and heat until melted. Pour the cheese sauce over the green beans, or serve on the side.
GREEN BEANS WITH CHEESE AND BACON
I found this among some recipes my husband's aunt sent me. I tried it once, and it became a family favorite immediately. I save it and use it in the summer when beans are freshest. Then we always have something to look forward to each summer. I often double this recipe just to have enough for my children to have leftovers! You can prepare this ahead of time, but make sure that the casserole is at room temperature before baking. I often use a mixture of both green beans and wax beans in the casserole.
Provided by Kathy Bezemes Walstrom
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with a lid.
- Place the green beans in a large pan with water to cover; bring to a boil and cook only until the beans are hot and bright green, about 1 minute. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings. Return to the heat and add the green onions; cook until the onions have softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the bacon mixture, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to the green beans; stir. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish; cover with the lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling and the beans are tender, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 222.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
GREEN BEANS IN CHEESY BACON SAUCE (CROCK POT)
This is one of the best green bean recipes I have tried and its so easy because you prepare it in the crock pot. This comes from my Crockery Dinners cookbook. Enjoy.
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Vegetable
Time 5h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 31/2 to 4 quart crock pot, combine green beans, onion, pimiento, mushrooms, soup, cheese and pepper.
- Sprinkle top with crumbled bacon.
- Cover, cook on low-heat setting for 4-5 hours or on high for 21/2- 3 hours.
- Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 487, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 9.3
Tips:
- For a crispier bacon, cook it over medium heat until it reaches your desired level of crispiness.
- If you don't have a bacon grease, you can use butter or olive oil as a substitute.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cheese in the sauce to your liking.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add more flour or cornstarch.
- Serve the green beans immediately after they are cooked to enjoy them at their best.
Conclusion:
Green beans in bacon cheese sauce is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and crispy bacon, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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