Description
A sophisticated twist on a classic side dish, featuring fresh green beans folded into a rich, homemade garlic and herb cream sauce and baked until golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F (190C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately drain and plunge into an ice water bath. Drain and pat dry.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to create a roux.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously to ensure no lumps form. Simmer on low heat for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir the chopped thyme, parsley, and Parmesan cheese into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the blanched green beans into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and lightly browned.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American