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Southern Green Bean Casserole – Easy & Delicious Recipe

Welcome, food lovers! If you’re searching for aclassic Southern comfort dish, look no further than thisSouthern Green Bean Casserole. Thiscreamy, crispy, and flavorfulcasserole is a staple for holidays, potlucks, and family dinners. Whether you’re hosting aThanksgiving feastor a cozy weeknight meal, this dish is the perfect addition to your dinner table. Let’s dive into thisdelicious Southern favoritethat’s easy to prepare and packed with rich, comforting flavors!

Ingredients

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  • 2lbs fresh or frozen green beans(trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • 1can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cupmilk
  • 1 cupshredded cheddar cheese(optional, for a cheesy twist)
  • ½ teaspoongarlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt(adjust to taste)
  • 1 cupcrispy fried onions(divided intotwoportions)
  • 1 tablespoonbutter(for greasing the baking dish)
  • ½ teaspoonpaprika or cayenne pepper(for extra spice)
  • ½ cupsliced mushrooms(for extra texture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightlygrease a 9×13-inch baking dishwith butter.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  4. Add the green beans andblanch them for 3-4 minutesuntil they turnbright greenbut remain crisp.
  5. Drain and set aside.
  6. In a mixing bowl,combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
  7. Stir until the mixture issmooth and well-blended.
  8. If using cheddar cheese,mix it infor a rich, cheesy flavor.
  9. Add theblanched green beansto the soup mixture andtoss to coatevenly.
  10. Pour the mixture into theprepared baking dish.
  11. Sprinkle half of the crispy fried onionsover the top.
  12. Place the casserole in the preheated oven andbake for 20 minutes.
  13. Remove the casserole from the oven andsprinkle the remaining crispy fried onionsevenly over the top.
  14. Return the dish to the oven andbake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the onions aregolden and crispy.

Notes

Use fresh green beansfor the best flavor and texture. Frozen works well, butavoid canned beans, as they can become too soft.
For extra crunch, mixpanko breadcrumbswith the fried onions before topping the casserole.
Customize your seasoningby addingpaprika, cayenne pepper, or onion powderfor a deeper flavor.