Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Creamy and cheesy with a crispy onion topping, Cheesy Green Bean Casserole is made with fresh green beans, mushroom sauce, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, and French fried onions.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Oven-Safe Casserole Dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans ends trimmed
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk full-fat
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper fresh ground
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese grated
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup French fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 3-quart casserole dish and set it aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3-5 minutes. Transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain and set aside.
- Add the condensed cream of mushroom soup and milk to a saucepan or pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Stir in the garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and paprika.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the grated cheese. Stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the blanched green beans and toss until coated.
- Transfer the green beans and cheesy sauce to the prepared casserole dish, but do not add the onions yet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until warm and bubbly around the edges.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and top with the fried onions. Return it to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Drain the green beans well after the ice bath. Excess water can thin the sauce.
- Freshly grated Monterey Jack and Parmesan will melt more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
- 10.5 oz of condensed cream of mushroom soup is about 1 standard can.
- Add the French fried onions only during the final 5-7 minutes of baking to keep them crisp.
- To make ahead, assemble the casserole without the fried onions, cover, and refrigerate. Add the onions during the final 5-7 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1611mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1382IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 514mg | Iron: 2mg