Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
A delicious and comforting dish featuring layers of cheese, crunchy toppings, and tender green beans, perfect as a side or main dish.
Ingredients
Casserole Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- 25 pieces Townhouse Light and Buttery Original crackers Crushed for topping
- 1 cup French's fried onions Divided; half for mixing, half for topping
- 10.5 oz Campbell's condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 4 cups canned cut green beans, drained
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Preparation and Mixing
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheddar cheese soup, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the drained green beans and stir until they are well coated with the soup mixture.
- Fold in the Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend, and half of the French's fried onions.
Baking
- Dump the mixture into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 19-21 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
- Crush the Townhouse crackers in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin and sprinkle the crumbs on top, followed by the rest of the French's fried onions.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 4-5 minutes, until the topping is lightly browned.
Serving
- Serve hot as a side dish with roasted chicken, turkey, or grilled meats.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using low-fat cheese and soup. You can also customize this casserole by adding cooked bacon or diced ham.