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Southern-style green bean casserole

Southern-style Green Bean Casserole

This Southern-style Green Bean Casserole blends tradition with comfort food perfection — tender green beans, creamy sauce, and a crispy fried onion topping bring Southern warmth to every holiday table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (or homemade equivalent)
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups French fried onions, divided
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon or ham, chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 2-quart casserole dish
  • mixing spoon
  • saucepan for blanching beans
  • colander

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Trim and rinse the green beans. Blanch them in boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry completely.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic during the last minute of cooking.
  4. Add cream of mushroom soup, milk, and chicken broth. Stir to combine and heat gently until smooth.
  5. Add the blanched green beans to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in cheese and cooked bacon or ham if using.
  6. Spread the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with half of the French fried onions.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until bubbling. Add the remaining onions and bake an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make it mushroom-free by increasing onion and garlic. For a deeper Southern twist, stir in cooked bacon or ham. Want heat? Add cayenne or smoked paprika. Garnish with fresh parsley for presentation flair.

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