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Beer-Cheese Green Bean Casserole

Name: Beer-Cheese Green Bean Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Midwest
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup 2% milk; 1/2 cup lager beer or chicken broth; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika; 6 cups frozen cut green beans (about 24 ounces), thawed; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023

Being from Wisconsin, where beer, cheese and snap beans abound, I thought I'd try a local spin on a beloved casserole. My mom deemed this even better than the traditional recipe. One point to America's dairyland! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup lager beer or chicken broth
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
6 cups frozen cut green beans (about 24 ounces), thawed
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and beer. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cheese, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne and paprika until blended. Add green beans and onion; stir to combine.
Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter; stir into bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until casserole is bubbly and top is golden brown, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 235 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

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