Description
This Creamy Green Bean Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender green beans with a rich, velvety cheese sauce, topped with crispy fried onions. The contrast of creamy and crunchy textures, along with the savory flavor of garlic and cheese, creates an irresistible experience for your taste buds.
Ingredients
- Green Beans: 1 pound, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Cheddar Cheese: 2 cups, shredded
- Cream of Mushroom Soup: 1 can (10.5 oz)
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Fried Onions: 1 cup, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the blanched green beans and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the soup mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and fried onions on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the onions are golden brown.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared a day in advance. Assemble the dish, cover it with foil, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute the cream of mushroom soup with a homemade white sauce or a low-fat alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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