Green beans cooked in a creamy sauce are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be paired with a variety of proteins and vegetables. Whether you're looking for a special holiday meal or a simple yet tasty weekday dish, there are plenty of creative and easy-to-follow recipes to choose from. We've gathered a few of our favorites to help you find the perfect one to suit your taste and dietary preferences. So, let's dive into the world of green beans and cream cheese sauce and discover the flavors that await!
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GREEN BEANS WITH CHEESE SAUCE
Steps:
- Bring 1/4 cup water just to a boil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the green beans and salt, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Uncover, raise the heat to high and cook until the water has evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the butter and continue cooking until the beans are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, garlic powder, dry mustard, black pepper and cayenne and cook, whisking continuously, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cheddar cheese and cream cheese and heat until melted. Pour the cheese sauce over the green beans, or serve on the side.
EASY GREEN BEANS WITH CREAM CHEESE
With only 3 ingredients, these easy-to-make green beans will have even the pickiest of kids eating them. Adults love them too!
Provided by Yoly
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Drain most of the water from the green beans and add the beans to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add butter and cream cheese to the saucepan with the green beans. Stir until melted and well incorporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 633 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
CREAMY GREEN BEANS PARMESAN
This is a really old recipe that I've had forever. They're simple but good. You can substitute 1 pound of asparagus for the beans if you'd like.
Provided by Jodster
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil; drop in the green beans and return to a boil. Cook uncovered until the beans are bright green and barely tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat; whisk the cream, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg into the melted butter. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Gently stir the beans into the mixture to coat; season with salt and pepper. Return to a simmer, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
KETO GREEN BEANS WITH CREAM CHEESE
Keto Green Beans in Cream Cheese and garlic are a delicious smothered green beans hot side dish that is low carb friendly and flavorful for the keto diet!
Provided by Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish
Categories Side Dishes
Time 13m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour drained or frozen green beans, plus minced garlic, into a skillet on medium heat.
- Heat green beans for approximately 3 minutes to warm up.
- Now add 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon of cream cheese and stir until all combined, heating for 3-5 minutes more.
- Serve cream cheese green beans with salt and pepper
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 107 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 407 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 9 g
GREEN BEANS WITH MAGIC SAUCE
Steps:
- Add olive oil to a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green beans and saute, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Season lightly with salt to taste and remove from heat.
- Add soy sauce, tahini, honey, sesame oil, red pepper and garlic to a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Drizzle mixture over beans and lightly toss to combine. Plate and serve.
GREEN BEANS, CREAM STYLE
The original of this recipe comes from the 1972 THE ideals FAMILY COOKBOOK. This is a nice way to jazz up an otherwise bland vegetable! If NICE fresh green beans aren't available, use packaged frozen ones. [NOTE: The ingredients were changed on 23 Apr 07 to reflect suggestions made by reviewers.]
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Steam the beans until just done, about 15-20 minutes, then place in a saucepan.
- Combine the remaining ingredients & blend well.
- Add the cream sauce to the beans & heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.5, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 175.8, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 3.5
FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH HEAVEN SAUCE
Wonderful side dish that will make even the green bean haters beg for more. Created from my own trial and error. It is perfect now.
Provided by J.B. David
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add sesame seeds; cook and stir until sesame seeds are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Mix soy sauce, mayonnaise, sriracha hot sauce, and allspice into onion mixture. Add green beans and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1085.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CLASSIC GREEN BEANS AU GRATIN
This classic au gratin recipe is one of my favorites. Perfect next to your holiday ham or turkey, this green bean casserole has a creamy, rich cheese sauce that enhances, but doesn't cover up, the green beans, so they are still the star of the show. Even though your family's probably expecting the same old green bean casserole you've been making for decades (the one with condensed soup, a ton of cheese, and way too many bread crumbs or French-fried onions), once they try this one, it might become a new holiday trend!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Green Bean Casserole Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Generously grease a casserole dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Bring a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Remove stems from beans by trimming with a knife or snapping them off with your fingers. Cut beans in half.
- Add beans to the boiling water, stir, and cook until just barely tender, 5 to 6 minutes, testing often to make sure you don't overcook them.
- Remove beans with a strainer and immediately place in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Once beans have cooled to the touch, use your hands to drain and transfer them into the prepared casserole. It's okay if they're still a bit wet.
- Season beans with pepper, kosher salt, and Dijon mustard; mix until beans are well coated. Pour in cream, scatter Comté cheese over top, and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Combine melted butter and bread crumbs in a small bowl. Stir until well combined and mixture resembles wet sand. Spoon and sprinkle bread crumbs over the casserole, then dust with cayenne.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 140.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
GREEN BEANS IN CHEESE SAUCE
This popular vegetable side dish is sure to complement any meal. The cheese is rich in calcium and the green beans provide a good source of vitamin A.
Provided by MightyStickFigure
Categories Cheese
Time 22m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- TOSS all ingredients in medium saucepan; cover.
- COOK on medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until 2% Milk Singles are melted, stirring until beans are evenly coated with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 655.5, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 10.2
GREEN BEANS IN BACON CHEESE SAUCE
I like to take this side dish to potlucks because it is easy to make and is always popular with everyone who tries it. -Karen Lewis, Pleasant Grove, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 5h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until beans are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
GREEN BEANS IN CHEESE SAUCE
This Healthy Living side practically makes itself. Just throw KRAFT Singles in with hot green beans, milk and seasonings, then stir.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 12m
Yield Makes 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toss all ingredients in medium saucepan; cover.
- Cook on medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until 2% Milk Singles are melted, stirring until beans are evenly coated with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE RECIPE
Try out this Green Bean Casserole Recipe that includes a garlicky panko bread crumb crust. You can make this Green Bean Casserole Recipe perfect with the help of our easy-to-follow how-to video.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings, 1/2 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Cook beans in boiling water 3 min. Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese, milk, pepper and half the garlic in large bowl until blended.
- Drain beans. Add to cream cheese mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
- Combine remaining garlic with all remaining ingredients; sprinkle over bean mixture.
- Bake 30 min. or until beans are tender and crumb topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 75 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
GREEN BEANS WITH CHEESE AND BACON
I found this among some recipes my husband's aunt sent me. I tried it once, and it became a family favorite immediately. I save it and use it in the summer when beans are freshest. Then we always have something to look forward to each summer. I often double this recipe just to have enough for my children to have leftovers! You can prepare this ahead of time, but make sure that the casserole is at room temperature before baking. I often use a mixture of both green beans and wax beans in the casserole.
Provided by Kathy Bezemes Walstrom
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with a lid.
- Place the green beans in a large pan with water to cover; bring to a boil and cook only until the beans are hot and bright green, about 1 minute. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings. Return to the heat and add the green onions; cook until the onions have softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the bacon mixture, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to the green beans; stir. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish; cover with the lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling and the beans are tender, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 222.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
GREEN BEANS WITH DILL CREAM SAUCE
You can make the lightly flavored dill sauce for this quick, dressed-up side while the frozen beans are cooking. It's different and delicious with a variety of entrees. -Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. , Stir in the vinegar, salt, dill and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in sour cream; heat through (do not boil). Drain beans; serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN BEANS IN CHEESY BACON SAUCE (CROCK POT)
This is one of the best green bean recipes I have tried and its so easy because you prepare it in the crock pot. This comes from my Crockery Dinners cookbook. Enjoy.
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Vegetable
Time 5h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 31/2 to 4 quart crock pot, combine green beans, onion, pimiento, mushrooms, soup, cheese and pepper.
- Sprinkle top with crumbled bacon.
- Cover, cook on low-heat setting for 4-5 hours or on high for 21/2- 3 hours.
- Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 487, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 9.3
CREAMY GREEN BEANS PARMESAN
Make and share this Creamy Green Beans Parmesan recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AZPARZYCH
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil; drop in the green beans and return to a boil.
- Cook uncovered until the beans are bright green and barely tender, about 6 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat; whisk the cream, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg into the melted butter.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Gently stir the beans into the mixture to coat; season with salt and pepper Return to a simmer, transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese to serve.
CREAMY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
This is my own version of Green Bean Casserole, It uses a different ingredient, but I think it's the best. I hope You will like it too :) This recipe is what I make for holidays, but you can certainly scale it down to suit the amount you want to make. It does make less than it seems though, especially if you use the French style green beans (not to mention how good left overs are). Exact measurements aren't really neccesary though so don't be afraid to make less or more. For one can beans I'd use 2oz cream cheese and 1/3 can of cream of chicken.
Provided by PickleLover
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 5-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat over to 350°F and grease a 9x9 or whatever sized dish you want to use. I don't suggest a 9X13 but anything smaller will do.
- Drain green beans VERY well, and mix with softened cream cheese, the soup, a pinch of garlic powder and salt and pepper to your liking.
- Add 1/2 cup of the french friend onions.
- Pour into greased pan and cover loosely with foil. Bake for about 25 minutes Then remove cover and stir.
- Add remaining french fried onions to the top and bake uncovered for another 20 to 30 minutes Until it's bubbly and looks done.
- Cool for at least 5 minutes and enjoy! :).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 915.6, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 5.9
Tips:
- For a smoother sauce, blend the cream cheese and milk in a blender until well combined.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
- To save time, use pre-cut green beans.
- If you like, you can add other vegetables to the dish, such as broccoli, carrots, or peas.
- Serve the green beans immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Green beans with cream cheese sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the green beans are tender and crisp. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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