How to Make Swiss Cheese Green Bean Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Swiss Cheese Green Bean Casserole is a delightful and delicious side dish that is perfect for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or potlucks. This classic casserole has been a favorite for generations and is a comforting, savory addition to any meal.

This recipe brings together the crispness of green beans, the creaminess of Swiss cheese, and the richness of savory sauce, all baked to perfection. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please even the pickiest...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons grated onion
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 8 ounces coarsely shredded Swiss cheese
  • 2 cups corn flakes, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir 2 tablespoons butter, flour, onion, sugar, and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat; gradually stir in sour cream. Cook and stir mixture until hot, thickened, and smooth, about 10 minutes. Add steamed green beans to the cream mixture. Pour green bean-cream mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish; sprinkle with Swiss cheese.
  • Mix corn flakes and 2 tablespoons butter in a bowl until well coated; sprinkle over Swiss cheese layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and topping is browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 472mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 326mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 296mg