This Cheesy Green Bean Casserole with Gruyere and Panko is exceptionally delicious. It’s made from fresh green beans, a luscious bechamel sauce with Gruyere Cheese, and topped with crunchy, buttery toasted Panko breadcrumbs.
Fresh Green Beans | Butter Panko Breadcrumbs Gruyere Bechamel Butter | Flour | Nutmeg Milk | Gruyere Cheese Salt | Pepper
PARBOIL GREEN BEANS Trim and cut the green beans and place them into salted boiling hot water, for about 3-4 minutes.
MAKE THE SAUCE Melt butter, then mix in flour and gradually add in the milk until the sauce is smooth.
ADD CHEESE Remove from the heat and mix in the shredded Gruyere cheese until melted. Season with grated nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
PREPARE CASSEROLE Add a little sauce to your prepared casserole dish, then add the green beans and the remaining sauce. Top with toasted breadcrumbs and more Gruyere cheese.
BAKE Bake for 25 minutes, then allow to cool slightly and garnish with fresh herbs.