Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

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Enjoy a twist on the classic with this Cheesy Green Bean Casserole, perfect for any gathering with its savory cheese and rich ingredients.

This cheesy green bean casserole is the perfect comfort side dish. It only takes a few minutes to mix it all together for a warm, and amazing dish. The decadence from the cream of mushroom, heavy cream and shredded cheese will make every bite of green beans melt in your mouth. Not to mention savory and crunch French fried onion topping makes for some great texture. This will be a favorite for any holiday or potluck meal.

This dish is seriously one of my favorites. I love making it for every holiday. Seriously. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter. All of them I’m making a cheesy green bean casserole. I really love making it this way. The cream and the cheese are not essential in this dish. No going back for me. It’s the sweet, creamy flavors, topped with the crunch and salty French-fried onions just make each bite pop. I could seriously eat this whole pan it’s so good.

Questions You Might Have:

What type of cheese should I use?

I used a Colby blend. That’s just me. It’s not super bold and add just a small hint of cheesy flavor.

Can I use fresh green beans?

You can. However, I would maybe sauté them in a little butter and cook them down before mixing them in the casserole. They may still be a little hard and crunchy if you added them in raw and fresh.

Can I freeze this cheesy green bean casserole?

Yes! You definitely can freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.

How to make this casserole ahead and store it?

If you wanted to make this a few days before your gathering, simply mix all the ingredients together minus the French-fried onions. Place in the fridge for up to 3 days then add the onions and bake it once time. After cooking, you can serve this casserole in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can heat the whole dish back up in the oven at 325 until it’s bubbly again or microwave individual servings.

Equipment You’ll Need:

The main think you’ll need for this green bean casserole is a mixing bowl and a 9×13 casserole dish. That’s literally it. I used my cast iron dish. It’s just a habit now and I love it. When I’m finished with the dish, I just wash it out with water, wipe it down dry, then rub it down with oil. A simpler process would definitely be to use a glass or ceramic dish. You may also need a can opener and a mixing bowl.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Green Beans

I used 4 cans of cut green beans.

Cream of Mushroom Soup

You’ll need two cans of cream of mushroom soup. You can use reduced sodium if you wish to.

Heavy Cream & Cheese

This is the magic of the recipe. You’ll use a cup of heavy cream and a cup and a half of mild cheddar. This is so delicious and makes this recipe in my opinion!

French-Fried Onions

This is like a French’s green bean casserole recipe in the sense that is uses ALOT of French-fried onions. Too many is never too much. I also put some thinly sliced onion on the top as well. I just felt like it made the casserole pretty.

Before you go…

So, what did you think about this recipe? Did you try it? If so, what did you think? I wanna know all the details! Please let me know here or in the comments below! Happy cooking!