Black Pepper- Parmesan Green Bean Casserole

Forget everything you know about green bean casserole. This isn’t the gloopy, beige situation hiding under crispy onions from a can. This is the glow-up version — crisp haricots verts tossed in a silky black pepper Parmesan cream that hits like the classy cousin who just got back from Europe.

We’re talking bright, snappy green beans, not mush. A sauce that’s basically Alfredo’s cooler, lighter sibling. And a finish of lemon zest that wakes the whole dish up like a splash of cold water on a sleepy morning.

Ingredients 

• 1.5 Pounds of Green Beans
• 3 Tbs Unsalted Butter
• 2 Tbs Garlic (minced) - 12g
• 2 tsp Fine mesh Black Pepper
• 2 Cups Heavy Cream - 470g
• 1/2 Cup Parmesan (graded) 
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 Tbs All Season Banger
• Zest of 1 Lemon
• 1 Tbs Olive oil

Directions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for about one minute. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their bright color.
2. Once cooled, remove the beans from the ice bath and place them on a paper towel–lined sheet tray to dry. When dry, cut the beans into bite-size pieces and place them in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Banger seasoning, then toss to coat evenly. Set aside
3. In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the minced garlic. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant and softened—be careful not to brown or burn it.
4. Add the heavy cream then the black pepper, salt, parmesan and lemon zest to the pan. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. The consistency should be smooth and just thick enough to evenly coat the back of a spoon.
5. Add half of the cream sauce to the bowl with the green beans and toss until they are fully coated. Transfer the beans to a casserole dish or baking pan of your choice, then pour the remaining sauce evenly over the top.
6. Bake in a 400°F oven for about 17 minutes, until heated through and slightly bubbling around the edges.
7. Garnish with crispy shallots and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, chives, or chili flakes for added flavor and texture
8. Enjoy and let us know what you think!!!!!