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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole with Cherry Tomatoes

With two kinds of cheese, green beans and cherry tomatoes, this Cheesy Green Bean Casserole is a tasty and healthy side or even a light entrée! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 as a main course, 8 as a side
Calories: 252 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Casserole:
  • 1 1/2 pounds frozen or fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3/4 pound cherry tomatoes about 3 cups
  • 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella block form or small cigcigline balls, drained
  • 6 large fresh basil leaves see note for substitution
  • 2/3 cup grated fresh parmesan
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Topping:
  • ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated fresh parmesan

Instructions

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  1. Preheat to 375 degrees F.
  2. If using fresh green beans, cut into bite sized pieces and cook (boil or microwave) until they are just tender, 4-8 minutes. Drain and partially cool by running cold water over the beans. If using frozen green beans, thaw and pre-cook briefly if not tender.
  3. Julienne the basil leaves by rolling them up and slicing into thin ribbons. Cut the fresh mozzarella into 1 inch pieces if needed. Drain if in water or oil.
  4. In a 2- or 3-quart baking dish or Dutch oven, combine the casserole ingredients and stir to combine. Sprinkle the topping ingredients over the top.
  5. Bake the casserole, covered, until heated through. If your green beans were warm to start, this will be about 25 minutes. If cold, about 40 minutes.
  6. (Optional) Remove lid of casserole and increase oven temperature to 400F to let the topping brown more, 5-10 minutes.
  7. Serve hot in the baking dish.

Notes

  • If you're out of basil, you can use Italian bread crumbs instead of plain, or add a spoonful of Italian seasoning to the plain bread crumbs.

Nutrition Information

Calories 252kcal (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4as a main course, 8 as a side

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252

% Daily Value*

Calories 252kcal 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.