Creamy Green Bean & Tomato Casserole

Name: Creamy Green Bean & Tomato Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs; 6 tbsps Parmesan cheese divided; 4 tbsps butter divided; 1 medium onion chopped; 2 tbsps flour; 1 tsp McCormick® Garlic Salt; 1 tsp McCormick® Thyme Leaves; 1/4 tsp McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground; 2 cups milk; 2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces and cooked (4 cups); 4 oz (1/2 package) cream cheese cubed; 2 cups grape tomatoes

The traditional green bean casserole is made even better. We’ve updated it by adding vibrant red grape tomatoes, a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce, and a crisp bread crumb topping.

20m

PREP TIME

35m

COOK TIME

161

CALORIES

12

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 12 (3/4 cup)

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, divided
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Salt
1 teaspoon McCormick® Whole Thyme Leaves
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Coarse Ground Black Pepper
2 cups milk
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces and cooked (4 cups)
4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese, cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of the butter, melted, in small bowl. Set aside.
2 Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, garlic salt, thyme and pepper. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Add cooked green beans and tomatoes; toss gently to coat.
3 Spoon into 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle top evenly with crumb mixture.
4 Bake 25 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly browned.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

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