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3) Cheesy Bacon and Green Bean Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions store-bought

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil green beans 5-6 minutes until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove bacon, leaving 1 tbsp drippings.
  3. Sauté onion in drippings with butter until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in flour, then whisk in milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in cheddar, sour cream, bacon, salt, and pepper.
  6. Toss sauce with green beans in a baking dish. Top with crispy fried onions.
  7. Bake 15-18 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned on top.