Cheddar Cheese Green Bean Casserole
shared by Jennifer
Details:
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PT15M
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes PT35M
- Cook Time: 35 Minutes PT50M
- Total Time: 50 Minutes
- Difficulty: Novice
- Serves: 8 people
- Cuisine: American
Heat oven to 350° F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms and onion; saute, stirring, until mu
Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked French-cut green beans (about 1 1/2 pounds frozen or 3 cans (15 oz), drained)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 to 8 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Optional: 1 cup soft bread crumbs tossed with 2 tablespoons of melted butter
- Optional: parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1 to 1 1/2 cups French fried onions
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350° F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms and onion; saute, stirring, until mushrooms are browned and onions are tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper, stirring until flour is mixed into the fat. Gradually stir in the milk. Continue cooking, stirring, until slightly thickened.
- Add the cheddar cheese, sour cream, and drained green beans to the thickened sauce and then spoon into the prepared baking dish.
- If desired, sprinkle with a few tablespoons of shredded or grated Parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs over the top of the casserole or top with French fried onions.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and browned.