Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

If you have been following for awhile, you know I love simple recipes. You all loved my classic Green Bean Casserole because how simple it is to make. Now we added bacon and made Green Bean Casserole with Bacon or Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Cheese and my family was so excited.

These casserole recipes makes the perfect addition to any meal or occasion.

Why We Love This Recipe

If you are looking for a twist on the classic green bean casserole, then this cheesy one is the one to make. It still has the creamy texture, the crunchy topping but the melty cheese pulls everything together perfectly.

Prepare this casserole for all your holiday meals for a crowd pleasing side dish.

Ingredients

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Variations Ideas

• Cheese – We used shredded cheddar cheese but you can use mix a combination of parmesan, mozzarella, and sharp cheddar cheese with the other ingredients. This combination makes extra cheesy. You can even add or substitute the cheese with parmesan cheese, gruyere, or gouda.
• Mushrooms – We used cream of mushroom soup, but you easily use fresh mushrooms that have been sauteed a bit.
• Cream Soup – Instead of using cream of mushroom soup, you can use cream of chicken or cream of celery. Use what you prefer and what you have.
• Crushed Crackers – You can add a layer of crushed crackers for an extra crunch to the casserole.
• Fresh Onion – For added flavor, you can always add in some fresh onion.
• Slow Cooker – You can also make this casserole dish in the slow cooker. We like making it in the slow cooker to save space for the oven.
• Chicken Brown – You can mix in some chicken broth to add flavor.

How to Make Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

• Step 1 – Prepare Oven – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 – Mix ingredients – In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and ½ cup of milk. Then add in the salt, pepper and 1 cup cheese.

Step 3 – Add in Green Beans and onions – Stir in the green beans and half of the french fried onions into creamy sauce.

Step 4 – Add to dish – Pour this mixture in a prepared baking dish.

Step 5 – Bake casserole – Bake for 30 minutes, stir the mixture and then sprinkle with the remaining cheese and remaining onions on top. Bake for 10 more minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Green Bean Cheesy Casserole Tips

• No need to cover – You do not need to cover green bean cheesy casserole while baking. We like the french onions to get extra crispy and golden brown. We also like the cheese to be extra melty.
• Green Beans – We used frozen green beans in the casserole dish, but you can use canned green beans. It will take about 3 cans of green beans and they will need to be drained. You can also use fresh green beans.

What to Serve with Green Bean Casserole?

Green Bean Casserole is a traditional side at our Thanksgiving dinner. It is almost as important as the turkey and ham. I make every year, but this year I am going to surprise the family by adding cheese.

These are our favorite sides to serve with this casserole dish.

• Easy Crock Pot Ham Recipe. Cooking ham in the crock pot is a great way to free up your oven space in the crock pot. Plus you will love how amazing it taste. 
• Roasted Turkey –  This Roasted Turkey is tender, juicy and packed with flavor. This oven baked turkey is so easy and really delicious.
• Mac and Cheese – This macaroni and cheese recipe is so creamy and delicious. We make this through out the year but we loving serving at the holidays the most.

What Can I Substitute for Cream of Mushroom Soup?

We like to use canned cream of mushroom soup for the convenience of it. But you can make your own with simple ingredients.

• Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
• Easy Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
• Homemade Cream of Celery Soup

Making homemade cream of soups for your recipes saves time and money. We also like to make them so we know the ingredients we are adding to our recipes. You can also make them gluten free.