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Hey, what’s good, Smokin and Grillin wit AB Fam? We’re diving into the kitchen for the Ultimate Green Bean Casserole. Trust me, this one’s a game-changer for your festive table.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Green Beans, washed and trimmed
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp. Butter
  • 4 – 6 slices Bacon
  • 3/4 cup Chicken Stock or Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 6 large Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp. Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Fresh chopped Parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cooking Adventure:

Picture this: fresh green beans, crisp bacon, and a creamy concoction that’ll make your taste buds tango. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and let’s embark on this flavor-filled journey.

Step-by-Step Magic:

A person snaps the ends off fresh green beans over a glass bowl in a kitchen, prepping ingredients for green bean casserole. Nearby are a red pot, small bowls with ingredients, and a cutting board with garlic cloves.
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Snap and peel those vibrant green beans.

A person places a hand on the edge of a red pot with a white interior, melting butter in preparation for green bean casserole. The pot sits on a countertop next to a wooden cutting board.
A person presses minced garlic through a garlic press over a cooking pot in a kitchen, wearing a dark apron and preparing ingredients for Green Bean Casserole, holding the press with both hands.

Melt butter in a pan, adding garlic using my Garlic Press for that aromatic dance.

A person prepares Green Bean Casserole by pouring milk from a glass measuring cup into a red pot on the stove, stirring with a wooden spoon. Butter, chopped vegetables, and seasonings rest on a nearby cutting board.

Introduce chicken stock, let it simmer, and bring in the heavy whipping cream for that perfect consistency.

A creamy, yellow sauce with herbs, perfect for Green Bean Casserole, is being stirred in a large white pot with red edges on a stovetop.

Season with Italian seasoning, black pepper, and a pinch of kosher salt.

A person prepares green bean casserole, mixing green beans with sauce in a white scalloped dish. Nearby, there’s a bowl of bacon strips and a knife on a wooden cutting board, all set in a cozy kitchen.

Snap those green beans into the mix, transferring it all to an oven-safe dish.

A person’s hand opens an oven door, revealing a round dish of green bean casserole baking inside. The oven is stainless steel and built into a kitchen wall.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until perfection is achieved.

Bacon Ballet:

A hand uses a wooden spatula to stir slices of raw bacon in a large red and white pot on a stove, preparing the base for a savory green bean casserole.
A person wearing a dark apron uses tongs to transfer crispy cooked bacon from a red pot onto a paper towel-lined plate, likely preparing toppings for a classic Green Bean Casserole on the kitchen counter.

While your casserole is dancing in the oven, let’s talk bacon. Crisp it up to perfection – we want that bacon to be the star of this culinary show.

Grand Finale:

A person grates cheese over a Green Bean Casserole in a white baking dish, with pieces of bacon visible among the beans on a kitchen counter.

Once your Green Bean Casserole masterpiece emerges, top it with the crispy bacon and sprinkle a generous amount of freshly grated Parmesan. Want an encore? Garnish with fresh parsley for that final burst of holiday color.

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Green Bean Casserole 

5 from 3 votes
Prep: 9 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 49 minutes
Servings: 6
Hey, what’s good, Smokin and Grillin wit AB Fam? We’re diving into the kitchen for the Ultimate Green Bean Casserole. Trust me, this one’s a game-changer for your festive table.
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Ingredients  

  • 1 lb Green Beans
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 4-6 slices Bacon
  • 3/4 Chicken Stock or Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Fresh chopped Parsley for garnish- optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Snap and peel the fresh green beans, ensuring they’re fresh and vibrant.
  • In a pan, melt butter, add minced garlic, and let it become fragrant.
  • Introduce chicken stock, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
  • Pour in heavy whipping cream, letting it simmer for that perfect consistency.
  • Season the mixture with Italian seasoning, black pepper, and a pinch of kosher salt.
  • Snap the green beans into the mixture and transfer everything to an oven-safe dish.

  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the green beans are cooked to perfection.
  • While baking, cook bacon until it reaches crispy goodness.
  • Once the casserole is done, top it with crispy bacon and sprinkle fresh grated Parmesan over the top.
  • Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for that extra burst of color.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 420kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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