Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

Prep 10 min
Total 45 min
Servings 8

With a creamy sauce, perfectly al dente green beans, crunchy French fried onions and more in the mix, even traditionalists will have to admit this green bean casserole with cheese is delish. It’s the perfect blend of old school and new school. Canned cream of mushroom soup and French fried onions ensure there’s that classic creamy-crunchy texture contrast. Using frozen green beans, in place of canned, and fresh red bell pepper ensures veggies turn out crisp-tender and not at all mushy. Soy sauce is not detectable as a standalone ingredient, and it’s not meant to be. Its role is to enhance the flavor of the entire dish with a spike of umami. And the cheese? That’s just there to make sure it all goes down easy! So, if you’ve been tiptoeing around the traditional version of this dish—making it not because you love it, but because someone else does—you might find this twist is the perfect compromise! MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated March 11, 2020

Ingredients

can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup

cup shredded Cheddar cheese blend (4 oz)

teaspoon soy sauce

bag (12 oz) frozen cut green beans, thawed, drained

small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

1 1/2

cups Cheddar French-fried onions (from 6-oz can)

Steps

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Heat oven to 350°F. In 1 1/2-quart casserole, stir together soup, cheese blend and soy sauce. Stir in green beans, bell pepper and 1 cup of the onions.
2

Cover; bake about 30 minutes or until beans are tender and mixture is heated through. Stir; top with remaining 1/2 cup onions.
3

Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until onions are brown and crisp.

Expert Tips

Instead of the red bell pepper, drain a small jar of diced pimientos and stir them into the bean mixture.
Love your green bean casserole? You should know we’ve got more than a couple ways to cook this classic. If you’re looking for a version with fresh green beans and a scratch sauce, the Ham and Cheese Green Bean Casserole is calling your name. Need a hands-off, oven-free version? Try Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole. Make it into a complete meal with Green Bean and Chicken Casserole or Pork Chop and Green Bean Casserole. We could go on and on, but we’ll leave it to you to try these recipes and to let us know what you think.
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If you’re truly only making green bean casserole for other people, it’s time to find a side dish that you’ll love as much as others love this one. Find your new fave among our Thanksgiving side dish recipes.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (1/2 cup)

Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 110

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 12g; 19%
Saturated Fat 5g 24% Trans Fat 1 1/2g
Cholesterol: 15mg; 5%
Sodium: 480mg; 20%
Potassium: 160mg; 5%
Total Carbohydrate: 11g; 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Sugars 3g
Protein: 5g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%
Vitamin C: 10%; 10%
Calcium: 10%; 10%
Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;