Green Bean Casserole

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Green Bean Casserole – Easy Thanksgiving Recipes

November 9, 2009

I think green bean casserole is a pretty standard holiday food, but I thought I’d share my version of it anyway.

Do you make yours this way or do you do something different? I’d love to hear about it!

Originally posted on November 3, 2008

Green Bean Casserole is one of those recipes that is synonymous with Thanksgiving for me. If we have it for dinner at another time of year, I instantly think about all of the wonderful sights and smells of the holiday season. It’s comfort and happiness with a gooey, cheesy crust on top. Enjoy!

About 4 cups of green beans, drained and cut into bite-sized pieces (You can use thawed frozen beans, canned beans, or steamed fresh beans. Two 14-oz commercial cans will work if you want to go that route.)
1 (10.75-oz) can of condensed cream of mushroom soup (I buy low sodium, fat free soup, but you can buy whatever you want.)
2 or 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 (10 oz) can of cheddar-flavor French Fried onions

In a large bowl, combine green beans, soup, 1 cup of cheese, garlic, and onion powder. Mix well. I usually do this the night before so that I don’t have to bother on the morning of Thanksgiving.
Transfer green bean mixture to a casserole dish. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
Bake at 350, until bubbly and heated through. Add the French Fried onions and bake until onions are browned, usually 5 to 10 minutes.
Serve hot.

Green bean casserole is part of my Thanksgiving menu

Happily submitted to Tasty Tuesday, Tuesdays at the Table, Tackle It Tuesday, and What’s Cooking Wednesday

Photo courtesy of Kevin Dooley on Flickr

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Robyn's Online World said:

This is hubby's favorite. We only discovered a cheese version a couple of year's ago from my cousin's wife. She makes it really tasty! I will try your version of it this year for Hubby.

# 9 November 2009 at 6:40 pm

pamelascott said:

I have never put garlic in mine I will have to try it out, I love green bean casserole and its always a great item for any get together

# 9 November 2009 at 9:11 pm

susieshomemade said:

An oldie but a goodie! Yummy tackle:-)

# 10 November 2009 at 6:28 am

Geri@heartnsoulcooking said:

Like the idea of the cheese. What a different way to make a family favorite.
Geri

# 10 November 2009 at 10:18 am

mommyimhome said:

I love green bean casserole, but never make it. However, I am hosting an early Thanksgiving celebration at my house this weekend and I've assigned my mother-in-law the task of bringing some.

# 10 November 2009 at 4:32 pm

FeelsLikeHomeBlog (author) said:

I never thought of feeding this to a new babe. That's a great idea!

# 10 November 2009 at 4:56 pm

Stacie said:

I love Green Bean Casserole. I too make this for Thanksgiving minus the cheese. I have picky eaters. I would love this with cheese.

# 10 November 2009 at 7:02 pm

AllTheLittleStuff said:

Green bean casserole just screams THANKSGIVING to me. I can't wait. Great recipe!

# 10 November 2009 at 7:50 pm

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# 12 November 2009 at 10:14 pm

GortonsCrew said:

Ann Marie – Gorton's fish fillets on top of Green Bean Casserole -nom nom nom! I personally know a certain Fisherman dressed in a yellow slicker who will send some coupons your way for sharing your awesome idea:)

# 16 December 2009 at 5:57 am

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# 16 December 2009 at 1:57 pm