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Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

Savor the Best Ultimate Green Bean Casserole Ever, Comfort Food Done Right

This Ultimate Green Bean Casserole features a nostalgic blend of flavors and textures that make it a holiday favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 8 oz Bacon thick or thin cut works, avoid bacon bits
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion can substitute with white or sweet onions
  • 8 oz Button Mushrooms fresh preferred, canned can be quick option
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup Campbell's is classic, cream of chicken can substitute
  • 0.5 cup Milk whole milk recommended for extra richness
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese mozzarella or a cheese blend as alternatives
  • 4 14.5 oz cans Canned Cut Green Beans or about 2 pounds of fresh beans after blanching
  • 1.5 cups French Fried Onions

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ultimate Green Bean Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat until crispy, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and crumble.
  3. Sauté chopped onion in the remaining bacon grease for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
  5. Mix in cream of mushroom soup, crumbled bacon, and milk. Add cheese, salt, and pepper.
  6. Fold in green beans and transfer mixture to the baking dish.
  7. Top with French fried onions and bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This casserole is make-ahead friendly; prepare a day in advance without the onion topping.

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