A loaded green bean casserole recipe that will have everyone raving once they try it. Full of that 'loaded' flavor, bacon, cheese, sour cream, mushroom, it's the best side dish for any occasion.
Obviously, it's perfect for a Thanksgiving side dish, as well as at Christmas time.
It's still good just as a weeknight meal too.
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- What makes this recipe so yummy
- Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
- Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
- Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Necessary gear: Equipment
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- How to store leftovers
- Mel's kitchen notes
- Frequently asked questions: FAQs
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What makes this recipe so yummy
- This recipe uses ingredients you'll mostly have as pantry staples.
- This recipe is perfect in the slow cooker too.
- This is quite a classic green bean casserole with a crispy topping loaded with crumbled bacon and crispy onions. It's next level.
Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
- Fresh Green Beans
- Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Garlic Powder
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Pepper Jack Cheese
- Colby Jack Cheese (or cheddar)
- Bacon
- French Fried Onions
- Salt and Black Pepper
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Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Step 1: Bring a pot of water to boil, add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes.
- Step 2: Drain then drop the blanched green beans into an ice bath.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, mix the canned soup, pepper jack cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic powder and Worcestershire Sauce with a whisk.
- Step 4: Add the green beans and toss to coat evenly.
- Step 5: Transfer to a 13x9" Casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.
- Step 6: Top with the remaining cheese, crisp bacon and fried onions. Bake for a further 10 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
Hint: Don't skip blanching the green beans, it really helps keep a bright green color.
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Cheddar Cheese - regular sharp cheddar, or white cheddar.
- Chicken Broth - instead of the milk.
- Cream of Chicken Soup - instead of mushroom.
- Parmesan Cheese - for added cheese flavor.
- Monterey Jack - if you prefer.
- Cheese Sauce - you could use a cheese sauce instead.
- Fresh Mushrooms - for more fresh ingredient.
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Necessary gear: Equipment
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You'll need a pot to boil the green beans, a large mixing bowl and a 13x9" casserole dish.
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How to store leftovers
Once this loaded green bean casserole has cooled completely store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Mel's kitchen notes
Make ahead - Prepare up to the step right before you cook in the oven, then cover with foil and refrigerate. When you're ready, remove from the refrigerator to allow to warm up somewhat, while the oven heats. Then continue the recipe steps.
Frequently asked questions: FAQs
Fresh green beans are always going to have more flavor. However, if I were to have to choose between canned or frozen, I would choose frozen. I find canned green beans to be a little too soft and full of sodium.
As mentioned earlier, you can make this recipe ahead by preparing up to the point right before you'd put into the oven. Then cover and refrigerate. It can taste better like this too, it gives time for the flavors to marry together.
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Loaded Green Bean Casserole
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Ingredients
- 1 Pound Green Beans trimmed and washed
- 1 (10 Ounce) Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Cup Milk
- ½ Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Cup Pepper Jack Cheese freshly grated
- 1 Cup Colby Jack Cheese freshly grated
- 5 Slices Bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 Cup Crispy French Fried Onions
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes.1 Pound Green Beans
- Drain the green beans after the quick boil then add to an ice water bath.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the can of cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, milk, sour cream and shredded pepper jack cheese. Season with salt and pepper and mix well with a whisk.1 (10 Ounce) Can Cream of Mushroom Soup, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ Cup Milk, ½ Cup Sour Cream, 1 Cup Pepper Jack Cheese, Salt and Pepper to taste
- Add the green beans to this mixture and toss to coat.
- Transfer to a 13x9" Casserole dish and level out. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, top with first the shredded colby jack cheese, then the crispy fried onions and bacon (chopped) then bake another 10 minutes.1 Cup Colby Jack Cheese, 1 Cup Crispy French Fried Onions, 5 Slices Bacon
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