Description
A warm and cheesy green bean casserole with a delightful cheddar biscuit twist, perfect for family dinners and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of mushroom soup (or homemade)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup French fried onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Biscuit mix (like Bisquick)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Optional: cooked turkey bacon or chicken bacon for crunch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bring water to a boil and blanch the green beans for about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the beans to an ice bath to halt the cooking process.
- Combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Add the blanched green beans to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the French fried onions.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Mix the biscuit mix with cold water and melted butter until just combined.
- Spread the biscuit mixture over the green bean mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and French fried onions over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
For healthier options, consider low-fat or homemade versions of the cream of mushroom soup and vegan cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg