Description
Cheesy green beans bring Southern comfort to your dinner table with a creamy, irresistible side dish. Crisp green beans mingle with melted cheddar and a buttery breadcrumb topping, creating a crowd-pleasing classic you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (500 g) green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, shredded
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or 4 cloves garlic, minced)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Oil:
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 425°F, creating an ideal roasting environment for the green beans.
- Prepare a baking sheet with a light coating of nonstick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Spread the green beans across the baking sheet in a uniform layer, allowing each bean to roast evenly and develop a crisp exterior.
- Create a flavorful seasoning mixture by combining olive oil, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the aromatic oil mixture over the green beans, gently tossing to ensure each bean is thoroughly and uniformly coated with the seasoning.
- Roast the green beans in the hot oven for approximately 20 minutes, watching for a vibrant color and achieving a tender-crisp texture.
- Carefully remove the baking sheet and generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the roasted green beans.
- Return the sheet to the oven, using the broiler function to melt the cheese until it turns a golden, bubbly brown, which typically takes 4-5 minutes.
- Perform a final seasoning adjustment with additional salt and pepper if desired, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Serve the cheesy green beans immediately while hot and at peak deliciousness.
Notes
- Prep ahead by washing and trimming green beans before cooking to save time during meal preparation.
- Use fresh, crisp green beans for the best texture and flavor in this cheesy side dish.
- Ensure green beans are completely dry after washing to help them roast and crisp up perfectly.
- Spread beans in a single layer on the baking sheet to guarantee even cooking and prevent steaming.
- Mozzarella adds a gooey, melty finish while parmesan provides a rich, nutty flavor boost.
- Quick cooking method keeps green beans vibrant and maintains their nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 187 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg