Garlic Parmesan Green Bean Cups (Printable)
Individual portions of classic green bean casserole with crispy Parmesan topping
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
04 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 1/2 cup sour cream
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Pantry
08 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Set aside.
03 - In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Add onions and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Sprinkle in flour, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream, 3/4 cup Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add green beans and mix to coat evenly.
06 - Divide the green bean mixture among the muffin cups, pressing down gently to compact.
07 - In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Sprinkle over each cup.
08 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and bubbling.
09 - Let cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing cups from the tin. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Individual portions mean maximum crispy topping for every single person
- These handheld cups turn a humble side into the most talked-about dish on the table
02 -
- Overfilling the muffin cups makes them impossible to remove cleanly, so leave a little room at the top
- The ice bath step is not optional, it keeps beans bright green instead of dull army gray
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- Use a cookie scoop to distribute filling evenly among the cups
- Run a thin knife around the edges before removing for clean release