Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious and simple side that will make a statement without all the fuss.  Buttery with a pop of parmesan cheese makes these green beans sensational. 

Garlic Green beans

Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

make a great addition to any meal and with their buttery texture and creamy parmesan taste you can’t go wrong.  Making dinner can be a challenge in itself, so why complicate it with side dishes that take a back burner to the main course?  Make these Parmesan Garlic Green Beans and I promise they will not go un-noticed, they may even steal the show.

How can you go wrong with butter, garlic, parmesan and bacon?  YOU CAN’T!  The beauty of these green beans is they are fresh, simple to make, and make a great side dish keeping dinner simple, yet delicious. Parmesan Garlic Greens Beans can be made with canned green beans to save a few minutes, but I recommend fresh green beans if you can.  Either way these garlic green beans will be quick, easy, and delicious.

Buttery garlic green beans

What Can I Put On My Green Beans?

  • 4 cups fresh green beans, stems removed
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3 gloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • bacon bits to taste

What is the best way to cook fresh green beans?

  • Wash and drain green beans.
  • Place beans in a large skillet or sauce pan and cover with water.
  • Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and let simmer until beans are tender, but still crisp about 5-6 minutes.
  • Drain beans and season with garlic butter.

How do you clean and cook fresh green beans?

  • Place fresh green beans in a large colander and wash with cool water.
  • Shake colander to release water and wash again.
  • Break off the stem of the green beans and place in a large skillet or sauce pan and cover with water.
  • Cook in boiling water for 5-6 minutes.

Green beans with garlic

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Parmesan Garlic Green Beans
Recipe Type: Side Dish
Author: Shannon
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 6
Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are buttery delicious and made with fresh green beans. They are the perfect side dish that will wow a crowd.
Ingredients
  • 4 cups frozen whole green beans
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • bacon bits to taste
Instructions
  1. Clean and drain green beans. Remove stems and place in large skillet or sauce pan and cover with water.
  2. Bring water to a boil and then reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 5-6 minutes, until beans are tender and drain.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is tender and fragrant.
  4. Place beans in a large serving dish and pour garlic butter over cooked green beans; stir to coat. Pour in cheese, garlic salt, and bacon bits. Stir to combine.

 

One comment on “Parmesan Garlic Green Beans”

  1. Love these!

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