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Cheesy Garlic Green Beans: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

A delightful side dish featuring fresh green beans sautéed with garlic and topped with melted cheese for a savory flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Green Beans
  • 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
Garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
Butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Green Beans
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  2. Drain the green beans in a colander and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Sauté the Garlic
  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Combine and Cook
  1. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.
Add Cheese
  1. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the green beans, cover the skillet, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and serve warm as a delicious side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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