Description
Green bean casserole lovers will rejoice with this classic American side dish that blends crispy, creamy textures and rich, comforting flavors. Crisp green beans, golden mushroom sauce, and crunchy onion topping create a perfect holiday companion you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 14.5-ounce cans cut green beans, drained
- 2 10.5-ounce cans cream of mushroom condensed soup
- 1 1/2 cups French fried onions
Protein and Dairy:
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 1 1/2 cups chopped button mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking surface by lightly coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray, then set the oven to 350°F for preheating.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat until crispy, approximately 7-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble once cooled.
- Retain 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet and sauté diced onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chopped mushrooms and continue cooking until they turn golden brown.
- Introduce minced garlic and cook briefly until aromatic. Pour in cream of mushroom soup, incorporating crumbled bacon. Blend milk and Monterey Jack cheese into the mixture, stirring until cheese melts completely. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Incorporate drained green beans into the creamy sauce, ensuring thorough and even coating.
- Carefully transfer the green bean mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly with a spatula.
- Distribute French fried onions across the top of the casserole for a crispy finishing layer.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, watching for a hot, bubbling consistency and golden-brown onion topping.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor and crispiness, ensuring it renders more fat and provides a richer taste profile for the casserole.
- Consider using low-sodium cream of mushroom soup to control salt content and allow more precise seasoning throughout the dish.
- Replace traditional fried onions with homemade crispy onion strings for a fresher, more authentic texture and elevated culinary experience.
- Swap Monterey Jack cheese with sharp cheddar or gruyère for a more complex and robust cheese flavor that complements the green beans and bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg