Description
Green bean stuffing casserole brings together classic Thanksgiving comfort with creamy textures and crispy edges. Southern comfort meets holiday tradition in this hearty side dish you’ll want to savor alongside roasted turkey and cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed
- 1 1/2 cups prepared stuffing mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 4-5 minutes until vibrant and slightly tender, then immediately drain and shock in cold water to halt cooking.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup with milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Fold the blanched green beans into the creamy soup mixture, ensuring each bean is thoroughly coated.
- Transfer the green bean and soup blend into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to create a consistent layer.
- Distribute the prepared stuffing mix across the top of the casserole, creating a uniform, textured coverage.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the stuffing turns golden brown and crisp.
- Optional: During the final 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crispy fried onions over the top for additional flavor and crunch.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to help set the ingredients and enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans for the best texture and flavor in your casserole.
- Blanch green beans quickly to maintain their vibrant color and prevent overcooking.
- Customize the dish by using homemade cream of mushroom soup for a richer, more authentic taste.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal preference, experimenting with herbs like thyme or rosemary for added depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg