Parmesan Green Beans
Parmesan Green Beans are savory, cheesy and hearty. This robust side dish is easy to make with a few simple ingredients. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 213kcal
Cost: $15
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans Trimmed, snapped and rinsed.
- water Use to boil green beans.
- 2 tablespoons butter Salted or unsalted.
- 1/2 cup heavy cream Or use Half 'n Half.
- 5 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, grated divided
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Or use garlic powder.
- salt to taste
- coarse ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour water into large pot until half full. Bring to boil.
- FRESH GREEN BEANS (TRIMMED, SNAPPED, RINSED): Add to large pot. If necessary, add more water to cover them. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Return to boil. Cook uncovered until they are bright green and semi-tender. Boil longer if you prefer softer. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add heavy cream 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese and nutmeg into the melted butter. Whisk together until well combined.
- Simmer over medium heat. Drop drained green beans into the mixture.
- Use a large spoon to toss until evenly coated. Season with preferred amounts of salt and coarse ground black pepper. Return mixture to a simmer for 2 minutes.
- Turn heat off. Pour green beans into a serving dish. Sprinkle top with remaining 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
VARIATION: CANNED GREEN BEANS
Open two cans of cut green beans. Each can is14.5 ounces.
Drain sodium water.
Pour drained green beans into a colander and rinse thoroughly. Set aside.
Fill large pot until 1/2 full. Pour in prepared beans. If necessary, add more water to cover. DO NOT ADD SALT. Simmer to desired tenderness. Watch closely to prevent burning.
When green beans reach desired tenderness, add to cheese sauce as instructed.