Loaded Green Bean Casserole

 

Ingredients Meat 1/2 cut into pieces: 4 tbsp. slices bacon, slices Produce 2 tbsp: Chives 1 cup: French's fried onions 1 tsp: Garlic powder 2 lb: Green beans Condiments 1 tsp: Worcestershire sauce Baking & Spices 1/4 cup: All-purpose flour 1: Black pepper, Freshly ground 1: Kosher salt Oils & Vinegars 1 tbsp: Olive oil, extra-virgin Dairy 3 cup: Cheddar 3 cup: Whole milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare an ice bath. In a large pot of boiling water, add green beans and cook until bright green, about 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon or tongs, quickly transfer green beans to ice bath to cool, then drain and transfer to a large bowl.
In a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook bacon until crisp, 8 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook until lightly golden and no longer raw, about 2 minutes. 
Add milk, Worcestershire, and garlic powder and bring up to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Let mixture thicken slightly, about 2 minutes, then whisk in 2 1/2 cups cheddar until completely melted. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
Combine green beans and cheese sauce in a medium baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar and bake until warmed through and bubbling around the edges, about 20 minutes.
Top with bacon and fried onions and bake 5 minutes more. 
Garnish with chives before serving.

Enjoy