Description
Green Bean Casserole Cups bring classic comfort straight to your plate with crispy edges and creamy centers that pack serious homestyle goodness into perfect personal portions. Crisp green beans, golden fried onions, and rich mushroom sauce combine for a crowd-pleasing side dish that disappears faster than you can pass the platter.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds fresh green beans
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Chop 2 pounds of green beans into 1-inch segments, removing their tough stem ends.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Dice the onion and slice mushrooms into thin pieces.
- Sauté onions and mushrooms for 5-6 minutes until they soften and develop a light golden color. Add minced garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth into the skillet. Add green beans and cover, steaming them for 4-5 minutes until they turn bright green and remain crisp.
- Whisk together 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt in a mixing bowl.
- Transfer green bean mixture into the soup blend and thoroughly coat. Incorporate 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, mixing gently.
- Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Evenly distribute the green bean mixture across all cups.
- Beat 1 large egg in a separate bowl. Combine ½ cup panko breadcrumbs and 1 cup crispy fried onions.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over each green bean cup. Place small dollops of 1 tablespoon unsalted butter on top.
- Bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes until the surface turns golden brown and the filling becomes bubbling hot.
Notes
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly and maintain the savory depth.
- For a gluten-free version, replace panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Ensure beans are thoroughly drained after steaming to prevent watery casserole cups and maintain a rich, creamy texture.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook, which helps create a smooth cooking process and ensures perfect timing for each step.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 204 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 384 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg