Cheesy Baked Green Beans
These Cheesy Green Beans are a fresh and simple side dish that is bursting with cheesy goodness. This recipe is a great way to get picky eaters to enjoy their vegetables.
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 158kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 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.
Notes
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1160IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 1mg