Festive Green Bean Casserole Delight
This festive green bean casserole is a creamy and crunchy side dish perfect for holiday gatherings. It's made with fresh green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and topped with crispy fried onions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 can 10.5 ounces creamy mushroom soup
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup crispy fried onions plus extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the creamy mushroom soup and whole milk. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, stirring until smooth.
- Combine the blanched green beans with the soup mixture in a large casserole dish. Fold in half of the crispy fried onions and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until bubbling and cheese is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining crispy fried onions on top.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until onions are crispy.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a rustic presentation, serve in the baking dish or transfer to a decorative serving dish.