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Classic Green Beans Au Gratin

Classic Green Beans Au Gratin

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Generously grease a casserole dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
  2. 2 Bring a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  3. 3 Remove stems from beans by trimming with a knife or snapping them off with your fingers. Cut beans in half.
  4. 4 Add beans to the boiling water, stir, and cook until just barely tender, 5 to 6 minutes, testing often to make sure you don't overcook them.
  5. 5 Remove beans with a strainer and immediately place in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.
  6. 6 Once beans have cooled to the touch, use your hands to drain and transfer them into the prepared casserole. It's okay if they're still a bit wet.
  7. 7 Season beans with pepper, salt, and Dijon mustard; mix until beans are well coated. Pour in cream, scatter Comté cheese over top, and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  8. 8 Combine melted butter and bread crumbs in a small bowl. Stir until well combined and mixture resembles wet sand. Spoon and sprinkle bread crumbs over the casserole, then dust with cayenne.
  9. 9 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.
  10. 10 Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

By John Mitzewich