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crowd-pleaser green bean casserole

(2 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Jane Farrer
@SisJane
Fremont California, CA

Green Bean Casserole is my favorite side dish! I worked on perfecting this recipe for a long time and now I can say- this is it! You will not be able to stop going for a second helping, and it is a sure winner with everyone! This recipe feeds a small crowd. Another option for the topping is French's fried canned onions. I use Kirkland brand for bacon bits from Costco and 21 Salute Seasoning from Trader Joes. The all-purpose seasoning you use should have no salt. Be creative with spices!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Instead of crispy fried onions, this recipe tops green bean casserole with Corn Flakes coated in melted butter. The sauce is a little tangier than the traditional sauce. We loved the addition of cheese. It makes the sauce even creamier. Bits of bacon add a smoky flavor The more traditional crispy fried onions can be used instead, but we really enjoyed the crunch of the crispy Corn Flakes.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For crowd-pleaser green bean casserole

  • 1 can
    low-sodium cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 1/3 c
    bacon bits
  • 1 tsp
    dried onion flakes
  • 1 tsp
    no-salt all-purpose seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 5 can
    French style green beans, well drained (14.5 oz each)
  • 4 oz
    Velveeta cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 2 1/2 c
    corn flakes
  • 4-6 Tbsp
    butter, melted and cooled

How To Make crowd-pleaser green bean casserole

  • Butter a 9x13 glass pan.
    1
    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9x13 glass pan.
  • Mix cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, bacon bits, onion flakes, all-purpose seasoning, and ground pepper.
    2
    In a large bowl mix the sauce ingredients: cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, bacon bits, onion flakes, all-purpose seasoning, and ground pepper. Fold in the well-drained beans.
  • Fold in green beans. Add to the baking dish and top with cheese.
    3
    Pour the mixture into the pan. Sprinkle the Velveeta cubes over the top.
  • Combine Corn Flakes and melted butter.
    4
    In another bowl combine the Corn Flakes and melted butter. Corn Flakes should be coated well. Or, another fast option is to use the French-fried canned onions.
  • Sprinkle this topping over the casserole.
    5
    Sprinkle this topping over the casserole.
  • Bake the casserole.
    6
    Bake for 40 minutes making sure the topping does not over brown. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes on the countertop before serving.
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