Name: Green Bean Mac ‘n’ Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz macaroni; 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and chopped; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Green Bean Mac ‘n’ Cheese Recipe

Rori Rowell Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Green Bean Mac ‘n’ Cheese

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz macaroni
2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and chopped
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, adding the green beans during the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain well.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, stirring until well combined.
In a baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni, green beans, and cheese sauce. Mix well to coat everything evenly. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the dish is bubbly.
Serve hot and enjoy!