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Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

Creamy Ultimate Green Bean Casserole with Bacon Delight

A delightful twist on a classic comfort food, this Ultimate Green Bean Casserole features crispy bacon and melty Monterey Jack cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For a delicious base
  • 8 oz Bacon or turkey bacon for a lighter version
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion or sweet onion, can be omitted
  • 8 oz Chopped Button Mushrooms can replace with cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced for best flavor
For the creamy goodness
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup any condensed variety
  • 1 cup Milk whole milk or heavy cream
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese can substitute with mozzarella, Colby Jack, or cheddar
For the main event
  • 28 oz Canned Cut Green Beans or 2 lbs fresh, trimmed and blanched
For that crunchy topping
  • 1 cup French Fried Onions or crushed crackers/breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Non-stick spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium-low heat until crispy, about 7–10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. In the same skillet with reserved bacon grease, sauté diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add chopped mushrooms; cook for 5–7 minutes until browned, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  5. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, bacon, milk, and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Fold in drained green beans until well-coated in the sauce.
  7. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Top with French fried onions.
  8. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbly and the onion topping is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an extra cheesy experience, layer more cheese on top before adding the fried onions.

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