Description
Creamy garlic green beans offer a delightful twist on classic side dishes with their irresistible blend of crisp vegetables and rich cheese. Home cooks can elevate dinner by mastering this simple yet elegant recipe that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 1 pound (454 grams) green beans
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
- 1.25 cups (296 milliliters) mozzarella cheese, shredded
Seasonings and Oil:
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with a light coating of nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Spread the green beans across the baking sheet in a uniform single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded for even roasting.
- Create a flavor-packed coating by whisking together olive oil, grated parmesan, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Generously drizzle the seasoned oil mixture over the green beans, using tongs or hands to massage and distribute the coating evenly across each bean.
- Roast the green beans in the hot oven for approximately 20 minutes, allowing them to become tender-crisp and develop a vibrant green color with slight caramelization.
- Once the initial roasting is complete, carefully sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the hot green beans, creating a creamy and melty layer.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and activate the broiler, watching closely as the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbly topping within 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the cheesy green beans rest for a moment before serving hot, allowing the cheese to set slightly and intensify the flavors.
Notes
- Roasting intensifies the natural sweetness of fresh green beans while creating a crispy exterior that perfectly complements the melted cheese topping.
- Minimal ingredients and quick preparation make this recipe a weeknight dinner hero that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg