Description
Green Bean Casserole brings classic comfort right to your dinner table with a creamy, savory twist that elevates the traditional side dish. Crispy bacon and rich cream cheese blend perfectly with tender green beans, creating a crowd-pleasing recipe your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb green beans
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup bacon
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
Seasonings and Toppings:
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a steady 350°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Drop green beans into rapidly boiling water for exactly 5 minutes, then drain completely in a colander.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and whip 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup milk and cream of mushroom soup until silky smooth.
- Crumble 1 cup cooked bacon into the creamy mixture, then sprinkle in ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Gently fold the blanched green beans into the creamy bacon mixture, ensuring every bean gets a luxurious coating.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Shower the top generously with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, covering the surface completely.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 25 minutes until the cheese melts and edges bubble.
- Carefully remove the casserole and scatter ½ cup crispy fried onions across the top.
- Return to the oven for a final 5 minutes to toast the onions to golden perfection.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving, letting flavors settle and temperatures cool slightly.
Notes
- Blanching green beans keeps them crisp and bright green, preventing a mushy texture in your casserole.
- Fresh bacon works best, but precooked bacon can save time without sacrificing flavor.
- Softening cream cheese at room temperature helps create a smoother, more evenly mixed sauce.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat and use turkey bacon to cut calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg