Description
Green bean casserole gets a delightful makeover with this cheesy roasted green beans recipe, highlighting crisp vegetables and melted cheese. Crisp, savory side dishes never tasted so good when you bring this simple yet irresistible dish to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500 g) green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsps fresh parmesan cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (or 4 cloves garlic, minced)
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat: Elevate oven temperature to 425°F (218°C) and lightly mist a baking sheet with non-stick spray to guarantee seamless removal.
- Arrange and Season: Distribute green beans across the baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer, then whisk together extra virgin olive oil, parmesan, garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper; drizzle this aromatic mixture over beans, tossing meticulously to ensure comprehensive coating.
- Roast: Place the prepared baking sheet in the preheated oven, roasting for 20 minutes until beans transform into a vibrant, tender-crisp state with slight caramelization.
- Cheese Transformation: Sprinkle mozzarella generously over the roasted beans, then activate the broiler for 4-5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt into a golden, slightly crispy layer.
- Serve: Immediately transfer the cheesy green beans to a serving dish, optionally adjusting seasoning with additional salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
Notes
- Prevent Overcrowding: Space beans in a single layer to ensure even roasting and crispy edges.
- Precise Oil Coating: Whisk oil mixture thoroughly to guarantee each green bean gets maximum flavor and seasoning.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Watch closely under broiler to achieve perfect golden, melted cheese without burning.
- Temperature Timing: Use 425°F for optimal roasting and keep total cooking time around 25 minutes for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 282
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg