Green bean and béchamel gratin

• For 4 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Green Beans
  • Green beans : 500 grams
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Water : 1 liter
• Béchamel Sauce
  • Butter : 50 grams
  • All-purpose flour : 50 grams
  • Milk : 500 milliliters
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Ground black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Grated nutmeg : 1/4 teaspoon
• Gratin Topping
  • Breadcrumbs : 50 grams
  • Grated Parmesan cheese : 50 grams
  • Butter : 30 grams

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Cook the Green Beans
• Wash the green beans and trim off the ends.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
• Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
• Drain the green beans and set aside.
• Prepare the Béchamel Sauce
• In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the flour and whisk continuously for 2 minutes to cook the flour.
• Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
• Add salt, ground black pepper, and grated nutmeg.
• Cook the sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
• Assemble and Bake the Gratin
• Place the cooked green beans in a baking dish.
• Pour the béchamel sauce over the green beans, ensuring they are well coated.
• In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted butter.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the green beans and béchamel sauce.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.

Tips

• You can blanch the green beans in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Feel free to add some grated Gruyère or Cheddar cheese to the gratin topping for extra flavor.

Information

• This green bean and béchamel gratin makes a delicious side dish for any meal.
• It can be served hot or at room temperature.