Loaded Green Bean Casserole

Loaded Green Bean Casserole

from delish.com
60 min
6 servings

Loaded Green Bean Casserole from Delish.com is perfect for Thanksgiving.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp. slices bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3 c. whole milk
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3 c. shredded cheddar, divided
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 c. French's fried onions
  • 2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare an ice bath. In a large pot of boiling water, add green beans and cook until bright green, about 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon or tongs, quickly transfer green beans to ice bath to cool, then drain and transfer to a large bowl.

  2. 2

    In a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook bacon until crisp, 8 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet and drain on a paper towel lined plate.

  3. 3

    Over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook until lightly golden and no longer raw, about 2 minutes. 

  4. 4

    Add milk, Worcestershire, and garlic powder and bring up to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Let mixture thicken slightly, about 2 minutes, then whisk in 2 1/2 cups cheddar until completely melted. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.

  5. 5

    Combine green beans and cheese sauce in a medium baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar and bake until warmed through and bubbling around the edges, about 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Top with bacon and fried onions and bake 5 minutes more. 

  7. 7

    Garnish with chives before serving.