Description
A comforting green bean casserole featuring a rich, cheesy sauce and a crispy topping, perfect for holiday gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup crushed crackers or fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the green beans: Blanch them in boiling water for about 4 minutes, then shock them in ice water.
- Make the creamy sauce: In a large bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with the cheddar cheese, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Combine the drained green beans with the sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish: Spread it out evenly, then top with crushed crackers or fried onions.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding cayenne or paprika to the sauce. This dish can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: green bean casserole, vegetarian casserole, holiday side dish