Secret Recipe: Swiss Green Bean Casserole from The Front Porch

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Home is exactly what chef Mark Goodger has in mind when he gets to working his Soul Food magic in the kitchen at The Front Porch. One of his classics is a green bean casserole, adapted from his mom's original recipe.

Serves 6

1/4 cup bread crumbs

4 tablespoons of butter, melted

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

2 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 small onion, minced

1 teaspoon sugar

1 cup sour cream

4 cups French cut green beans, cooked and drained

2 cups grated Swiss cheese

1. Mix bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and Parmesan, and set aside for the topping.

2. Place the remaining butter in a large saucepan over low heat, and stir in flour, salt, pepper, onion, and sugar. Add sour cream, and stir constantly until sauce is bubbly and thick. Remove from heat, and fold green beans into sour cream sauce.

3. Spread beans into a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle Swiss cheese evenly over top. Sprinkle Parmesan crumbs evenly over cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until heated throughly.

Photo by foodhoe

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By rack mount (not verified) on October 19, 2011

We know how to party it up at The Front Porch. So what if it’s Monday? It’s a holiday! Be sure to come in especially if your name is Tiffany, Daniel, or Lynelle because you drink FREE tonight! See you at 1215 15th St. in Denver!

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By Derlierprossy (not verified) on September 08, 2011

This is a nice change from the traditional green bean casserole. I like it much better. This is my sister-in-law's recipe. She knows she has to bring it to all family functions and that the leftovers (if there are any) are all mine! Prep time includes the time it takes to cook the frozen green beans

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By Derlierprossy (not verified) on August 15, 2011

Could you please pass this on to John, he said he was into cooking Southern right now...
Thanks!

By Lori Batchelor (not verified) on January 31, 2011

Made this dish for a thanksgiving pot luck. It was scraped clean thanks front porch for the great recipe. I will pass it on to my kids as your mom has done.

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