Green and White Bean Gratin

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen cut green beans
• 2 (15 oz) cans of white beans
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tsp dried rosemary, sage, or thyme
• ¼ tsp salt
• black pepper
• 1 cup grated Cheddar, Fontina, or Greyére
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375°
2. Defrost the green beans by placing them in very hot water for a few minutes. Drain and spread to cover the bottom of a buttered 8” square baking dish.
3. In a blender, whirl one can of white beans, undrained, with the garlic, herbs, salt and pepper until smooth.
4. Pour over the green beans in the baking dish and sprinkle with the grated cheese.
5. Drain the second can of white beans and spread them over the top.
6. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and melted butter.
7. Sprinkle over the top of the gratin.
8. Bake covered for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden (10 minutes more).