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Green Bean Casserole

Irresistibly Creamy Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Topping

This Green Bean Casserole is a comforting classic featuring tender green beans, bacon, and cheese—a perfect crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 8 oz Bacon opt for turkey bacon for a lower-fat option
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion can be replaced with sweet onion or shallots
  • 8 oz Button Mushrooms substitute with fresh sautéed shiitake or omit for simplicity
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced garlic is preferred
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup for a twist, consider using Cream of Chicken or Cream of Asparagus soup
  • 1 cup Milk whole milk is recommended
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese can substitute with mozzarella or cheddar
  • 2 cans Canned Cut Green Beans about 14.5 oz each, can use fresh green beans (about 2 pounds) but requires blanching
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup French Fried Onions can substitute with crushed crackers for a unique texture

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté diced yellow onion in bacon drippings for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes until golden and tender.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add cream of mushroom soup, crumbled bacon, milk, and half of the Monterey Jack cheese, stirring until creamy.
  6. Fold in drained canned cut green beans until completely coated.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese and French fried onions.
  8. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until edges are bubbly and top is golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared a day in advance for easy entertaining. Just refrigerate and bake when ready to serve.

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