Description
A flavorful and creamy green bean casserole loaded with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and crunchy French fried onions. This easy-to-make side dish is perfect for holiday dinners or weeknight meals, offering a delicious twist on a classic comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 21 ounces cream of mushroom soup (2 cans)
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 ounce Ranch seasoning (1 packet)
Vegetables
- 30 ounces frozen cut green beans
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 ounces cooked and chopped bacon
- 6 ounces French fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, half and half, Ranch seasoning, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and half of the cooked chopped bacon. Stir well to create a creamy mixture.
- Add Green Beans: Gently fold in the frozen cut green beans into the creamy soup mixture until evenly coated.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the green bean mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese, the rest of the chopped bacon, and the French fried onions evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the toppings are melted and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the comforting and flavorful casserole!
Notes
- For extra crunch, add more French fried onions on top just before serving.
- This casserole can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated before baking.
- If you prefer, fresh green beans can be used but steam or blanch them first.
- Adjust the amount of ranch seasoning to taste for more or less flavor.
- To make it lower fat, substitute half and half with milk and use reduced-fat cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Casserole, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: green bean casserole, creamy casserole, comfort food, holiday side dish, bacon green bean, ranch seasoning casserole
