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Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

Ultimate Green Bean Casserole for Cozy Holiday Gatherings

Discover the Ultimate Green Bean Casserole, a comforting holiday side dish with savory bacon and creamy cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 6 slices Bacon thick-cut for optimal flavor
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion can swap with sweet or white onion
  • 8 ounces Button Mushrooms substitute with baby bellas or skip if desired
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup traditional Campbell's brand preferred
  • 1/2 cup Milk whole milk or heavy cream for extra creaminess
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese or mozzarella/cheddar as substitutes
  • 2 cans Canned Cut Green Beans drained or fresh blanched ones add more crunch
  • 1 cup French Fried Onions classic French’s preferred, but crispy shallots can work too
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Additional French Fried Onions for extra crispy layer

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Cook thick-cut bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat for 6–8 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tbsp bacon grease.
  3. Sauté chopped yellow onion in the reserved bacon grease over medium heat for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add sliced button mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes, then stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  5. Lower heat and stir in cream of mushroom soup, crumbled bacon, milk, and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and combined.
  6. Fold in the drained canned cut green beans, ensuring they are well coated.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  8. Sprinkle additional French fried onions on top and bake for about 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow the casserole mixture to sit in the fridge overnight for improved flavor. Blanch fresh green beans to avoid sogginess and keep topping crispy by adding extra French fried onions before baking.

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