Southern Green Bean Casserole with Cheese
Green Bean Casserole is a classic Southern side dish that’s perfect for holidays or family dinners. Made with tender green beans, a creamy mushroom sauce, sharp cheddar cheese, and crispy fried onions, this comforting casserole is easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. Includes make-ahead, reheating, and freezing tips!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 cups frozen cut green beans cooked – thawed
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 1/2 cups french fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, green beans, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, shredded cheddar cheese, and ½ cup of the fried onions. Stir until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, stir the casserole, and top with the remaining fried onions.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 3–5 minutes, or until the fried onions are golden and crispy.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
- Green Beans: Use thawed and cooked frozen green beans for convenience, or blanch fresh green beans for a fresher texture. Avoid canned green beans, as they may become too soft.
- Make-Ahead Option: Assemble the casserole up to a day in advance, but leave off the fried onion topping. Store covered in the refrigerator, and add the topping just before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze the casserole without the fried onion topping for up to 3 months. Add fresh onions when reheating for the best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 622IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1mg