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5 from 2 reviews

Cheesy Green Beans and Cabbage

55 minutes
cabbagegreen beans
By: Pamela Reed
Posted:1/13/21
Updated:7/7/23
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Cheesy Green Beans and Cabbage Casserole is an easy recipe that can be served as a main or side dish. Fresh green beans and cabbage are baked with shredded cheese on top!

cheesy green beans and cabbage in baking dish on top of table

Cheesy Green Beans and Cabbage Recipe

One of the greatest joys the garden gives me is that it makes me explore new recipes in the kitchen! We are picking pounds of green beans and cabbage every day, so instead of making separate meals I wanted to combine them into one.

This Cheesy Green Bean and Cabbage Casserole tastes like half traditional green bean casserole, half macaroni and cheese (but without the pasta), and 100% delicious!

Here’s a recipe video I made to show you how easy this casserole is to make!

What goes good with green beans?

This dish can be served as a meatless main dish or a side dish. For an easy main dish meal, I like serving this with some crusty Italian Bread.

This casserole pairs great as a side dish to Slow Cooker Whole Chicken, Slow Cooker BBQ Spare Ribs, Chicken Marsala or Homemade Salisbury Steak. It’s also an absolute favorite on the holiday table!

cheesy green beans on spoon being served

How To Make The Best Cheesy Green Beans

Heat the oven to 400ºF and prepare a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Bring a medium-sized pot to a boil. Add fresh green beans and cook for 4 minutes. Drain.

washed fresh green beans in strainer

Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add cabbage, thyme and salt & pepper to taste. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, allowing cabbage to wilt, while stirring it often.

pan filled with cabbage and spices

Now time to layer it all in the baking dish. First add half of the green beans, and then half of the buttery cabbage.

cabbage being spread on top of green beans in baking dish

Now sprinkle one cup of shredded cheese on top.

shredded cheese being added on top of cabbage

Now repeat those layers one more time.

green beans on top of cheese in baking dish

Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and cook for 10 more minutes. Then out of the oven will come this cheesy green bean casserole!

baked green beans and  cabbage in baking dish on top of table

Green Bean Casserole Variations

  1. I use shredded cheddar cheese, but feel free to use any favorite cheese variety that you have on hand. If you want to give the casserole a kick you can use shredded pepper jack cheese.
  2. Want to lighten it up? Use half the amount of cheese.
  3. If you want it crispy on top add some breadcrumbs.
  4. You could even add meat to this casserole, such as bacon bits or slices of sausage.

Can I double this recipe?

This recipe makes 6-8 side dish servings. If you are making this for a holiday dinner and will have more guests you can easily double or triple this recipe.

What can I make with green beans?

Need more recipe ideas? Here’s some of my favorite green bean recipes:

  • Sheet Pan Sausage and Green Beans
  • Green Bean Broccoli Casserole
  • Green Bean and Potato Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
  • Easy Chicken Pot Pie
  • Slow Cooker Green Beans
  • Chinese Green Beans With Ham
  • Scrambled Egg Ground Beef Casserole
  • The 30 Best Green Bean Recipes

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5 from 2 reviews

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Cheesy Green Beans and Cabbage Casserole is an easy recipe that can be served as a main or side dish. Fresh green beans and cabbage are baked with shredded cheese on top!
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time 55 minutes minutes
serves 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh green beans cut into thirds
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small head of cabbage core removed, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and pepper
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring a medium sized pot of water to a boil. Add fresh green beans and cook for 4 minutes to soften. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add cabbage, thyme and salt + pepper to taste. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, allowing cabbage to wilt, while stirring it often.
  • In a 9×13 baking dish, add half of your green beans on the bottom. Next half or your buttery cabbage on top of the beans. Finally, sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top. Repeat again.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Information:

Calories: 223kcal (11%)
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Keyword: cheesy green beans and cabbage
Vegetarian Fall, Spring, Summer
Did you make this?I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram at @BrooklynFarmGirl and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below.

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  1. Barbara says

    March 30, 2023 at 8:08 am

    This was a surprisingly great dish…loved it!

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