Grandma's Famous Green Beans Au Gratin Recipe

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Grandma's Famous Green Beans Au Gratin
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Ingredients
22
Count
Nutrition
330
Calories
Total time
31
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. WASH and de-string green beans; BLOT dry; SLICE off bean ends; CUT green beans to 2 1/2 inches in length; PREHEAT oven to 350°F; LIGHTLY butter a 2.5 quart dish or 9x13 baking dish; PLACE oven rack in center position; PREP the remaining saute ingredients (snip the bacon using kitchen shears, into small pieces); SHRED 12 ounces (3 cups) sharp cheddar cheese and set aside.
  2. INTO a 3 quart heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil; ADD the chopped bacon, onion, mushrooms, minced parsley, minced garlic, SAUTE until onions have softened and mushrooms deepen in color.
  3. ADD green beens; STIR in celery salt and fresh ground pepper; COVER and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until green beans are crisp-tender and slightly lighter in color.
  4. MELT 1/2 cup butter in a 2-3 quart saucepan over medium heat; STIR in 1/2 cup flour and cook slowly until bubbly but not browned.
  5. COMBINE the half and half with the wine, then add the seasonings and whisk (mustard powder, sugar, salt and cayenne pepper); POUR mixture into roux while whisking constantly; COOK until fully thickened.
  6. REMOVE from heat; STIR in the contents of one jar Kraft Old English sharp cheese spread, and 2 cups of the grated cheese until cheeses are melted and sauce is creamy.
  7. FOLD the green bean saute mixture into cheese sauce until blended, without over-mixing (mixture will be thick); SPREAD mixture into prepared baking dish.
  8. PLACE casserole into preheated 350°F oven; BAKE for 25 minutes.
  9. SPREAD the 1 cup remaining shredded cheddar cheese over top of casserole; TOP casserole evenly with parmesan cheese, then one 2.8 ounce can French's French Fried Onions; BAKE casserole for 2-3 additional minutes just until cheese is melted and onion topping is golden browned (be careful not to burn onion topping!); LET set slightly before serving.
  10. SERVE and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 330.49 Kcal (1384 kJ)
Calories from fat 225.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.01g 38%
Cholesterol 65.82mg 22%
Sodium 451.25mg 19%
Potassium 309.71mg 7%
Total Carbs 14.9g 5%
Sugars 3.37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.68g 11%
Protein 12.67g 25%
Vitamin C 10.9mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 22%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 286.7mg 29%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 142.65 Kcal (597 kJ)
Calories from fat 97.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.8g 38%
Cholesterol 28.41mg 22%
Sodium 194.77mg 19%
Potassium 133.68mg 7%
Total Carbs 6.43g 5%
Sugars 1.45g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.16g 11%
Protein 5.47g 25%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 22%
Iron 0.5mg 6%
Calcium 123.7mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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