Holiday Green Bean Gratin

Holiday Green Bean Gratin is a rich, baked side dish featuring tender green beans enveloped in a creamy sauce and topped with a golden, crispy crust. It typically combines green beans, cream, cheese (like Gruyère or Parmesan), and a breadcrumb or fried onion topping, and is a staple of American holiday feasts, particularly Thanksgiving.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in fat and calories, primarily from the creamy sauce and cheese, but it is also a good source of fiber, vitamins C and K, and folate from the green beans. A typical serving can range from 250 to 400 calories, depending on the recipe's richness.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	380 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	40 mcg
Vitamin A	300 IU
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Folate	35 mcg
Phosphorus	90 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it evolved from the classic 'green bean casserole' but with a more elegant, gratin-style preparation, often seen as a sophisticated update for holiday tables. Nutritionally, it offers a way to enjoy a vegetable-centric dish, though the indulgent toppings significantly boost its calorie and fat content.