Creamy Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
Tender green beans cooked with bacon, onion, and garlic in a creamy Parmesan sauce. This decadent side dish feels very fancy and indulgent, but it's simple to prepare.
Tender green beans cooked with bacon, onion, and garlic in a creamy Parmesan sauce. This decadent side dish feels very fancy and indulgent, but it's simple to prepare.
Yield
6 servings
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add the bacon to a large, deep skillet over medium heat and fry, stirring often, until bacon is crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease from the skillet.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the green beans and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the chicken stock to the pan and cover the pan. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until beans are tender crisp.
- Remove the lid from the pan and add the heavy cream, Parmesan, and salt to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- Let cook, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened and the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes.
- Stir the bacon back into the pot and sprinkle with red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
You may leave out the red pepper flakes, if preferred.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 738mgCarbohydrates: 9gNet Carbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 11g
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