Description
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole brings pure comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, making your dinner table feel like a warm family gathering. Crispy topped and creamy centered, this classic side dish delivers nostalgic flavors that turn an ordinary meal into something special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups green beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Topping:
- 1 cup fried onion rings
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 350°F and grab a spacious mixing bowl for preparing this creamy vegetable masterpiece.
- Tumble 4 cups of freshly trimmed green beans into the bowl, creating a vibrant green foundation for your casserole.
- Pour 1 can of cream of mushroom soup and ½ cup milk over the beans, transforming them into a luxurious mixture.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, plus a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile of your dish.
- Stir in ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring each bean gets a delightful coating of cheesy goodness.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a clean baking dish, spreading it evenly to guarantee consistent cooking.
- Generously scatter the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Crown the dish with 1 cup of crispy fried onion rings, providing a crunchy texture contrast.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for precisely 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden and edges bubble enthusiastically.
Notes
- Fresh green beans taste better than frozen, giving the casserole a crisp texture and brighter flavor.
- Grate your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded to get a smoother, more melted consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cream of mushroom soup for a homemade white sauce and use gluten-free fried onions.
- Sautéing fresh garlic instead of using garlic powder adds deeper, more complex flavor to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 266 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg