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Green Bean Casserole
Like the green bean casseroles you grew up with but better, way better! Bacon, garlic, fresh green beans, mushrooms, plus homemade cream of chicken soup elevate this holiday dish to an entirely new, fabulously delicious level!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 205 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon
- 2 pounds fresh green beans snapped into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 cups French fried onions
homemade cream of chicken soup
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prehate oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the cream of chicken soup. Melt butter in a medium sauce pan. Stir in flour.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk til thickened. Stir in salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook bacon til just crisp (reserve the drippings!). Allow to cool slightly, then roughly chop.
- Combine green beans, mushrooms, garlic, and bacon drippings in a large skillet. Saute over medium heat for 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in bacon, cream of chicken soup, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer to a casserole dish. Top with french fried onions.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover, bake another 20-25 minutes til green beans are fork-tender and onions are golden brown.
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Notes
- Topping: you can easily swap out the French fried onions for another topping - one of my favorites is panko bread crumbs tossed in a melted butter with a pinch of Italian seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
554mg
(23%)
Potassium
320mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
687IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 554mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 687IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.