Description
Experience a delicious twist on your holiday favorites with Cheddar Bay Green Bean Casserole. This creamy, savory dish combines tender green beans with rich cheddar cheese and garlic, topped with crispy fried onions for a delightful crunch. Perfect for potlucks or family dinners, this casserole is sure to impress your guests and become a staple in your meal rotation. Simple to prepare yet full of flavor, it’s the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to any dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup French fried onions
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until bright green; drain and shock in ice water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the blanched green beans until well coated.
- Transfer to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix French fried onions with melted butter and seafood seasoning; sprinkle over the casserole.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg