Try out our Cheesy String Bean Casserole recipe today! This dish features fresh string beans paired with a mixture of cheeses, bacon bits, onions, and chopped pimiento peppers.

Prep Time 10 Min | Cook Time 50 Min | Serves 6-8

Ingredients

  • 2 lb string beans, chopped in half
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 4 oz sliced pimientos
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp bacon bits

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large pot, boil the string beans until they become tender. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add scallions and cook for 3 minutes until wilted. Add breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • In a large pot, melt the remaining butter. Slowly sprinkle in flour and whisk until fragrant, about 2 minutes. While whisking, slowly pour in the milk and continue whisking until the liquid becomes thick. Then, remove the pot from the heat.
  • Stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth. Add in pimientos, bacon bits, Worcestershire sauce, and string beans, then stir again.
  • Remove the pot from the stove and transfer the contents to an oven-safe baking dish. Sprinkle with cooked scallions and breadcrumbs, then bake for about 20 minutes. Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

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