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Cheesy green beans in cast iron skillet surrounded by fresh ingredients on table.

Cheesy Green Beans

A one-pan side dish with tender green beans, crispy bacon, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for holidays, weeknights, or anytime you want comfort food that’s quick and easy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 253 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans trimmed
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet.
  • Place trimmed green beans directly into the skillet with the bacon drippings. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender and lightly blistered. ***See notes below for softer grwwn beans***
  • Stir in butter, salt, pepper,garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Cook for 1–2 more minutes until fragrant.
  • Sprinkle half of the cooked bacon over the beans, then top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid for 2–3 minutes (or place under broiler on low for 5 minutes if oven-safe) until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with the other half of bacon and serve.

Notes

***If you prefer the green beans to be softer, in step two, add two tablespoons of water and then cover the skillet, steaming for an additional 2-3 minutes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 821mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1181IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 240mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 30-Minutes Or Less, Cast Iron Skillet, Family Meals, One Pan, Thanksgiving
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