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Paula Deen's Southern Green Bean Casserole

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350
A classic Southern green bean casserole with creamy mushroom sauce, crispy onions, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Green Beans

  • 2 cups green beans (fresh, frozen, or canned) (use 2 cans, drained if canned)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (skip if using canned green beans)
  • 2.5 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup (1 small can)
  • 2.8 ounces french fried onions (divided (about 1 1/2 cups))
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (more or less, to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Boil green beans in chicken broth for 10-20 minutes, then drain.
  • Melt butter and sauté onions and mushrooms for 1-2 minutes.
  • Mix mushroom soup, sautéed vegetables, green beans, garlic powder, black pepper, half of the onions, and half of the cheese. Transfer to a greased casserole dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then top with remaining cheese and onions. Bake 5 more minutes until cheese melts.

Notes

For a softer texture, boil green beans longer; skip boiling if using canned green beans.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: green beans