Garlic Parmesan Green Bean Cups (Print Version)
Individual green bean cups with garlic Parmesan topping baked until golden.
# What You 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
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 with olive oil. Add onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Sprinkle flour into the skillet, 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 toss 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 evenly over each filled cup.
08 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and filling is bubbling.
09 - Let cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing cups from the tin. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Individual portions mean everyone gets those crispy edges we all fight over
- The muffin tin creates perfectly portable servings for buffets and potlucks
- Reheats beautifully for lunch the next day, if any actually survive
02 -
- Greasing the muffin tin thoroughly is nonnegotiable or these stick stubbornly
- The ice bath after blanching keeps beans crisp instead of mushy
- Press the mixture firmly into cups or they will not hold their shape
03 -
- Run a knife around the edges immediately after baking for easier removal
- Double the recipe because these disappear faster than you expect