Green Bean and Cheddar Casserole

Name: Green Bean and Cheddar Casserole
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: Kosher salt; Pepper; 3 lb. green beans, trimmed; 2 c. stale bread, torn into small pieces; 3 tbsp. olive oil; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 3 tbsp. cornstarch; 1/8 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg; 2 1/2 c. whole milk; 8 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated; 1/4 c. finely grated Parmesan cheese

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Oct 23, 2018

Mike Garten

Yields:

10 serving(s)

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Cal/Serv:

245

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Combine green bean casserole with mac and cheese, and you have one unforgettable Turkey Day side.

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Ingredients

Kosher salt
Pepper
3 lb.
green beans, trimmed
2 cups
stale bread, torn into small pieces
3 Tbsp.
olive oil
4
scallions, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp.
cornstarch
1/8 tsp.
freshly ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups
whole milk
8 oz.
extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1/4 cup
finely grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 375°F. Fill large bowl with ice water. Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and then, in batches, cook green beans until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer green beans to ice water to cool; drain and transfer to large bowl.
2. Step 2 In another bowl, toss bread with oil, then scallions. In medium saucepan, whisk together cornstarch, nutmeg, 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in remaining 2 cups milk and bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes.
3. Step 3Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in Cheddar, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until melted before adding next 1/2 cup. Stir in Parmesan to melt. Toss with green beans to evenly coat.
4. Step 4Transfer green beans to 3-quart baking dish, sprinkle with scallion crumbs and bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.