Cheesy Baked Green Beans
These Cheesy Baked Green Beans are the perfect side dish for any meal. Made with fresh green beans and a creamy sauce this recipe is a great way to jazz up this simple vegetable.
We love green beans as a vegetable side dish, however sometimes if we have picky eaters coming over then we need to add a little extra flare to them so that they will get eaten. And, this cheesy recipe is our go-to way to make them fly off the table. You will love it also.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- With this recipe, you can turn this fresh vegetable into a raved-about side dish.
- You can never go wrong with gooey cheese! Need we say more?
- Plus, you only need simple ingredients, so you don’t have to worry bout spending a ton of money at the grocery store.
🛒Ingredients
You will need a few simple ingredients to make this delicious green bean side dish. This is a good shopping list for you, however, you can find the full list of ingredients and amounts needed in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- fresh green beans
- heavy cream
- lemon
- fresh garlic cloves
- fresh thyme
- mozzarella cheese
- parmesan cheese
🔪 How to Make Cheesy Baked Green Beans
This is a quick overview of the steps to make this easy recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Clean and trim the ends from the green beans and place them in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl or measuring cup combine the heavy green, lemon zest, garlic, add thyme, and salt and pepper if desired.
Pour the cream sauce over the top of the green beans and then top them with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top, and then place it under the broil for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is browned slightly.
🥄 Equipment
You only need a couple of kitchen tools to help you make this easy green bean side dish:
- 9×13 baking dish
- measuring cup or bowl
🥫 Storage
Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Or, you can also cover your baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep them fresh in the fridge.
Reheating – The best way to reheat these green beans is in the oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. You can also reheat single servings in the microwave for about one minute or until warm all the way through.
Serve With
These cheesy baked green beans can be served with any meal that your family enjoys. We like to pair them with these Slow Cooker Apple Pork Chops and this Zucchini and Squash Au Gratin. Don’t forget a sweet treat like this Boston Cream Pie Cake.
💭 Tips
- You can add salt and pepper to the cream sauce to taste if you want to add a little extra flavor.
- To save time, you can purchase pretrimmed and washed green beans from the produce department if you prefer.
- We have only made this recipe with fresh green beans, it should work with frozen, however you will need to thaw them and dry them first.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
The green beans should be tender but not mushy when they are finished baking.
Look for green beans that are bright green, with a fresh snap, and no bad spots or blemishes.
🍽 More Green Beans Recipes
Do you enjoy green bean recipes? If so, try these delicious recipes:
- Spicy Green Beans With Caramelized Pecans
- Fried Green Beans with Sriracha Dip
- Easy Green Beans With Mushrooms
🧾Recipe Card
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Cheesy Baked Green Beans
Equipment
- 9×13 baking dish
- measuring cup or bowl
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Clean and trim the ends of the green beans. Place them in the pan.
- In a measuring cup or bowl, place the heavy cream and grate the garlic cloves and lemon zest into the cream.
- Add the thyme leaves and whisk to combine.
- Pour the cream mix over the top of the green beans and stir to coat them.
- Cover the top of the green beans with the mozzarella cheese and place in the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese melts and starts to turn golden.
- Add the parmesan cheese and return to the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes, just until the cheese melts and browns slightly. Remove and serve while hot.
