Green Bean Casserole with Bacon

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    247 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Green Bean Casserole with Bacon

This creamy, crispy Green Bean Casserole is everything you need and more for a perfect Thanksgiving meal. It's simply the best recipe!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk or heavy cream (or combination of the two)
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 20 oz frozen green beans warmed and drained*
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 2 cups crispy fried onions
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large, deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a paste and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk (and cream, if using). Bring to simmer to thicken sauce and reduce heat immediately. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg. Remove from heat.
  3. Coat green beans and half the cooked bacon in the sauce and pour into prepared casserole dish. Top with fried onions and remaining bacon.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes and serve.

Notes

  • *If you don't like the flavor of frozen green beans, try using fresh green beans that have been prepared and steamed OR canned green beans that have been drained and rinsed well. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 281mg (12%) Potassium 263mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 675IU (14%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 247kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 281mg 12%
Potassium 263mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 675IU 14%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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