Description
A comforting classic, this Southern green bean casserole features tender green beans, a rich creamy sauce, and crispy fried onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (or 16 ounces frozen green beans)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fried onions, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the green beans: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for about 3 minutes until bright and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble the casserole: Fold the blanched green beans and shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce mixture until well coated.
- Spread and top: Transfer the combined mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Evenly distribute the fried onions on top.
- Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and bubbly.
Notes
For crisper onion topping, add them for the last 10 minutes of baking. Can substitute cheddar with Gruyère for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: green bean casserole, southern recipes, holiday side dish