Description
A classic American side dish featuring tender green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with sharp cheddar cheese and crispy fried onion strings for a delightful texture contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
Cream Sauce
- 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Toppings
- 1 2/3 cups crispy fried onion strings, divided
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 3-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Cook Green Beans: Place the green beans in a pot of lightly salted boiling water and cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the casserole dish, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked green beans, 2/3 cup of the crispy fried onion strings, and all of the shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce. Stir gently until the green beans are evenly coated.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 30 minutes until the center is bubbly and heated through.
- Add Final Topping: Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining fried onion strings evenly over the top, then return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to crisp the topping.
- Serve Immediately: Remove from the oven and serve the casserole right away for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a creamier casserole, substitute half-and-half for the milk.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; bake for an additional 5 minutes if baking cold.
- Use fresh green beans for optimal texture; frozen can be used but drain thoroughly before mixing.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crispy onion strings and cream of mushroom soup.
- To add extra flavor, sprinkle some paprika or fresh herbs before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
