Description
Comfort meets creativity in this green bean stuffing casserole, blending classic holiday flavors with a modern twist. Crispy edges, creamy center, and savory herbs make this dish a memorable side that pulls families closer around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) frozen cut green beans, thawed
- 6 ounces (170 grams) Turkey Stove Top Stuffing Mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) French’s crispy fried onions
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Soup:
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 1/4 cups (300 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring a consistent temperature for even cooking.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly amalgamate green beans with mushroom soup, creating a creamy base that binds the primary ingredients.
- Incorporate sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, blending until the mixture reaches a harmonious consistency.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, distributing evenly throughout the mixture to ensure balanced flavor in every bite.
- Sprinkle half of the crispy fried onions into the green bean blend, reserving the remainder for later topping.
- Prepare the stuffing mix by combining with chicken broth, stirring until the dry ingredients are completely moistened and cohesive.
- Transfer the green bean mixture to a casserole dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom as the foundational layer.
- Carefully distribute the prepared stuffing over the green bean mixture, creating a uniform top layer.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the casserole to heat thoroughly.
- Remove from oven and garnish with the remaining crispy fried onions, returning to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the topping turns golden and crisp.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven, then serve while warm to maximize flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make this dish vegetarian by swapping chicken broth with vegetable broth and using cream of mushroom soup without meat-based ingredients.
- For a gluten-free version, replace traditional stuffing mix with gluten-free breadcrumbs or quinoa and ensure all packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the green bean mixture for a more sophisticated taste profile.
- Create a healthier alternative by using low-fat sour cream, reduced-sodium mushroom soup, and baking the crispy onions instead of frying for less oil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 242 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg