Description
Comfort meets classic with this irresistible green bean casserole, blending crispy fried onions and tender green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce. Homemade goodness brings warmth to your table, inviting everyone to savor each delicious, nostalgic bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 14.5-ounce cans cut green beans
- 2 10.5-ounce cans cream of mushroom condensed soup
- 1 1/2 cups French fried onions
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Protein and Flavor Enhancers:
- 6 strips bacon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 1 1/2 cups chopped button mushrooms
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Render bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat until crisp, then transfer to paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet, then sauté onions until translucent and softened, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce mushrooms to the skillet, cooking for 5 minutes and stirring periodically until they develop a golden-brown color.
- Incorporate minced garlic and cook briefly to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour cream of mushroom soup into the skillet, blending with crumbled bacon to create a rich base.
- Integrate milk and Monterey Jack cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Gently fold drained green beans into the sauce, ensuring even coating throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the prepared casserole to the greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle French fried onions across the top of the casserole for a crispy texture.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 350°F until the casserole is heated through and bubbling around the edges.
Notes
- Bacon Variation: Swap bacon for pancetta or turkey bacon to adjust the fat content and provide different flavor profiles for health-conscious eaters.
- Cheese Flexibility: Experiment with sharp cheddar, gruyère, or goat cheese to create unique taste experiences and accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Vegetarian Adaptation: Replace bacon with smoked paprika or liquid smoke for depth, and use vegetable broth instead of bacon grease to maintain rich umami flavors.
- Low-Sodium Option: Select low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and reduce added salt to control overall sodium intake without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg