1/2poundfresh mozzarellablock form or small cigcigline balls, drained
6large fresh basil leavessee note for substitution
2/3cupgrated fresh Parmesan
1/4cupdry bread crumbs
3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
Topping:
¼cupdry bread crumbs
1/3cupgrated fresh Parmesan
Instructions
Preheat to 375 degrees F.
If using fresh green beans, cut into bite sized pieces and cook (boil or microwave) until they are just tender, 4-8 minutes. Drain and partially cool by running cold water over the beans. If using frozen green beans, thaw and pre-cook briefly if not tender.
Julienne the basil leaves by rolling them up and slicing into thin ribbons. Cut the fresh mozzarella into 1 inch pieces if needed. Drain if in water or oil.
In a 2- or 3-quart baking dish or Dutch oven, combine the casserole ingredients and stir to combine. Sprinkle the topping ingredients over the top.
Bake the casserole, covered, until heated through. If your green beans were warm to start, this will be about 25 minutes. If cold, about 40 minutes.
(Optional) Remove lid of casserole and increase oven temperature to 400F to let the topping brown more, 5-10 minutes.
Serve hot in the baking dish.
Notes
If you're out of basil, you can use Italian bread crumbs instead of plain, or add a spoonful of Italian seasoning to the plain bread crumbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcal
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.