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Green Bean Mac and Cheese

Green Bean Mac and Cheese

Cost $15, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 3 tablespoons salt
    • 🧂 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
    • 1 pinch nutmeg

  • Vegetables

    • 1 pound green beans

  • Pasta

    • 1 pound elbow macaroni

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 🥛 5 cups milk
    • 1 pound Cheddar cheese, freshly grated

  • Other

    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 cup French fried onions

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2

Bring 3 quarts of generously salted water to a boil on high heat. Add green beans and cook for about 4 minutes until barely tender. Cool and cut into 1-inch pieces.

3

Add elbow macaroni to the boiling bean water and cook 1 minute less than package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

4

Prepare cheese sauce: melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook for a few minutes. Add cold milk, whisk, and cook until thickened. Stir in seasonings, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.

5

Turn off heat and stir in grated cheese until melted.

6

Add green beans to macaroni in the bowl. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni mixture and combine evenly. Transfer into a baking dish.

7

Top evenly with French fried onions and press lightly. Bake until hot and browned, about 30 minutes.

8

Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

473

Calories

  • 19
    Protein
  • 34
    Carbs
  • 29
    Fats

💡 Use freshly grated cheese for optimal melting and flavor.Blanch green beans briefly to preserve their vibrant color and texture.Press fried onions lightly to ensure they stick and brown evenly.