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Cheesy Garlic Green Beans

Cheesy Garlic Green Beans: Quick, Delicious, and Customizable

Cheesy Garlic Green Beans is a delightful side dish that combines crisp green beans, rich cheese, and aromatic garlic.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Green Beans
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Use fresh over canned for better texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for blanching.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Garlic Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can be replaced with olive oil.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced for best flavor.
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Offers a gooey, melting quality.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Adds a salty, nutty flavor.
Extras
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • colander
  • ice bath

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add the fresh green beans and cook for 3-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and plunge into an ice bath.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss to coat evenly.
  5. Reduce heat and mix in mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and creamy.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh green beans are best for this dish. Adjust seasoning to taste and experiment with different cheeses for variety.

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