Description
A smoky, savory twist on the holiday classic! Crispy bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and a hint of smoked paprika make this casserole rich, flavorful, and downright irresistible.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs green beans, trimmed (or 4 cups frozen)
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp butter (divided)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken or veggie broth
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup shredded Gruyère or cheddar
Salt & pepper, to taste
Topping:
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan or cheddar
2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
Caramelize onions: In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Cook onions low & slow ~20 mins until golden and sweet.
Blanch beans: Cook green beans in boiling salted water 3–4 mins, then drain.
Make sauce: In same skillet, add 1 tbsp butter + garlic. Stir in flour, cook 1 min. Slowly whisk in milk + broth until smooth. Stir in smoked paprika and cheese until melted.
Assemble: In a baking dish, combine green beans, bacon, caramelized onions, and sauce.
Top: Mix panko, parmesan, and melted butter. Sprinkle over casserole.
Bake: 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 mins, until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 260 / Serving
- Sugar: 7g / Serving
- Fat: 15g / Serving
- Saturated Fat: 8g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 20g / Serving
- Fiber: 4g / Serving
- Protein: 9g / Serving