Description
Green bean casserole with creamy mushroom sauce blends classic comfort and modern slow-cooker ease. Fresh green beans mingle with crispy onions, creating a hearty side dish perfect for family gatherings and holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds Fresh Green Beans (trimmed, cut in half)
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 cup Milk
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 can (6 ounces) French Fried Onions
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Bacon (cooked, crumbled)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Mushrooms (sliced)
Instructions
- Gently layer fresh green beans with creamy mushroom base in the slow cooker, ensuring even distribution of seasonings.
- Fold half of the crispy fried onions into the mixture, allowing them to nestle throughout the casserole.
- Set the crockpot to low temperature and allow the ingredients to meld together for 4-5 hours, creating a rich and tender dish.
- During the final moments of cooking, incorporate optional cheese and crumbled bacon for enhanced depth of flavor.
- Garnish the top with remaining golden-brown fried onions, creating a crunchy textural contrast to the soft vegetable base.
- Serve immediately while warm, ensuring the onion topping maintains its signature crispness.
Notes
- Opt for fresh green beans to enhance the casserole’s texture and flavor, ensuring crisp-tender results.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and minimal soy sauce for a heart-healthy version.
- For a gluten-free adaptation, substitute traditional French fried onions with gluten-free crispy onions or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Elevate the dish’s protein content by adding cooked diced chicken or turkey for a complete meal option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (or 5 hours)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 119 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 527 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg