**A Delightful Trio: Green Beans, Cheese, and Bacon Unite in a Symphony of Flavors**
Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where the vibrant green of tender beans harmonizes with the golden crispiness of bacon and the gooey, melted embrace of cheese. This article presents a delectable collection of recipes that showcase this classic trio in various forms, from the comforting warmth of casseroles to the savory appeal of stir-fries. Discover how these simple ingredients can transform into extraordinary dishes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you seek a quick weekday meal or an impressive dish for special occasions, these recipes offer something for every home cook and food enthusiast.
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 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 BACON CHEESE SAUCE
I like to take this side dish to potlucks because it is easy to make and is always popular with everyone who tries it. -Karen Lewis, Pleasant Grove, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 5h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until beans are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
GREEN BEANS AND BACON
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss the green beans into a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until bright green in color and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the beans and shock in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the beans again and pat dry.
- Cook the bacon in a large, heavy saute pan until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Spoon off the excess bacon grease, leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the onion to the pan and saute until soft and very tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until just fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the reserved green beans and the pecans and cook until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes more. Return the bacon to the pan, pour in the lemon juice and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
QUICK GREEN BEANS WITH BACON
Green beans with bacon and onions makes such an easy side dish. Fresh beans lend a crisp, bright flavor to any meal. They're best when served hot. -Mari Anne Warren, Milton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until beans are crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes., Add beans to bacon mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the ends of the green beans before cooking to remove any tough or woody parts.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for a few minutes to help preserve their color and nutrients.
- Use a variety of cheeses to create a more flavorful dish. Cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère are all good choices.
- Cook the green beans until they are tender but still slightly crisp. Overcooked green beans will be mushy and bland.
- Serve the green beans immediately after cooking to enjoy them at their best.
Conclusion:
Green beans with cheese and bacon is a classic side dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is a great way to use up fresh green beans from your garden or the farmer's market. This dish can be served as a side dish to grilled meats, chicken, or fish. It can also be served as a main course with a side of rice or potatoes.
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