Description
A comforting holiday classic, this Cheddar Bay Green Bean Casserole combines tender green beans with creamy soup and cheddar cheese, topped with crispy onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup (or a plant-based alternative)
- 1/2 cup milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1/2 cup crispy fried onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the green beans.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a smooth mixture.
- Fold in the blanched green beans and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish and top with remaining cheese and crispy fried onions.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Don’t overcook the beans for the best texture. This casserole can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: green bean casserole, holiday side dish, vegetarian casserole, comfort food, Cheddar Bay