Cheddar Cheese Green Bean Casserole

Name: Cheddar Cheese Green Bean Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked French-cut green beans (about 1 1/2 pounds frozen or 3 cans (15 oz), drained); 3 tablespoons butter; 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced); 1/4 cup onion (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 to 8 ounces); 2 tablespoons sour cream; Optional: 1 cup soft bread crumbs tossed with 2 tablespoons of melted butter; Optional: parmesan cheese; Optional: 1 to 1 1/2 cups French fried onions

Jennifer

11 months ago

Cuisine: American

Categories: Casseroles & Vegetables

Recipe Source: Diana Rattray

Cheddar Cheese Green Bean Casserole is a classic comfort food side dish that's a staple at holiday gatherings and potlucks. This creamy and cheesy casserole features tender green beans bathed in a rich sauce made with cream of mushroom soup, milk, and sharp cheddar cheese. The addition of crispy fried onions adds a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor that complements the creamy green beans. Whether served alongside a Thanksgiving turkey, a Christmas ham, or a simple weeknight roast, Cheddar Cheese Green Bean Casserole is a beloved and satisfying dish that's sure to please everyone at the table.

Cheddar Cheese Green Bean Casserole recipe - American easy difficulty dish

Tags:

green beans

Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Serving Size: 8 servings

Ingredients:

4 cups cooked French-cut green beans (about 1 1/2 pounds frozen or 3 cans (15 oz), drained)
3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 to 8 ounces)
2 tablespoons sour cream
Optional: 1 cup soft bread crumbs tossed with 2 tablespoons of melted butter
Optional: parmesan cheese
Optional: 1 to 1 1/2 cups French fried onions

Directions:

Heat oven to 350° F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms and onion; saute, stirring, until mushrooms are browned and onions are tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper, stirring until flour is mixed into the fat. Gradually stir in the milk. Continue cooking, stirring, until slightly thickened.
Add the cheddar cheese, sour cream, and drained green beans to the thickened sauce and then spoon into the prepared baking dish.
If desired, sprinkle with a few tablespoons of shredded or grated Parmesan cheese.
Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs over the top of the casserole or top with French fried onions.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and browned.

Ingredients:

4 cups cooked French-cut green beans (about 1 1/2 pounds frozen or 3 cans (15 oz), drained)

3 tablespoons butter

8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)

1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)

2 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 1/2 cups milk

1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 to 8 ounces)

2 tablespoons sour cream

Optional: 1 cup soft bread crumbs tossed with 2 tablespoons of melted butter

Optional: parmesan cheese

Optional: 1 to 1 1/2 cups French fried onions

Directions:

Heat oven to 350° F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms and onion; saute, stirring, until mushrooms are browned and onions are tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper, stirring until flour is mixed into the fat. Gradually stir in the milk. Continue cooking, stirring, until slightly thickened.

Add the cheddar cheese, sour cream, and drained green beans to the thickened sauce and then spoon into the prepared baking dish.

If desired, sprinkle with a few tablespoons of shredded or grated Parmesan cheese.

Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs over the top of the casserole or top with French fried onions.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and browned.