Ingredients for Kristi's Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
- Butter
- Rice Flour
- Garlic Powder
- Fresh Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- Dry Mustard
- Paprika
- 2 cups milk
- Monterey Jack Cheese
- Onion
- Button Mushroom
- Jalapenos
- Oil
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- Green Onion
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How to Make Kristi's Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the green beans: Wash 1 pound of fresh green beans and trim the ends. If using frozen, thaw completely and drain very well.
- Blanch green beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3-5 minutes (fresh) or 1-2 minutes (frozen) until bright green and slightly tender-crisp. Immediately plunge into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
- Cook bacon: Fry 4 slices of bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving bacon fat.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of reserved bacon fat over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup gluten-free flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese (or your favorite cheese) until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the casserole: In a large bowl, combine the blanched green beans with the cheese sauce. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Top with bacon and bake: Sprinkle the crispy bacon over the top of the casserole. Bake for 20-25 minutes (fresh beans) or 15-20 minutes (frozen beans), or until bubbly and heated through.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
67g
Carbs
6g