Green bean casserole strikes the perfect balance between creamy and crunchy thanks to the cream of mushroom soup and fried onions. This particular recipe takes the casserole a step further by adding bacon and cheese to make an irresistible side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients:
  • 4 (14.5oz) cans cut green beans, drained
  • 2 (10.5oz) cans Cream of Mushroom condensed soup
  • 1-1/2 cups French fried onions
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped button mushrooms
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 6 strips bacon
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 13x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon strips on medium low heat until crispy. Remove them to drain on paper towels and then crumble. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease and return the skillet to the stove.
  3. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes or until golden brown. Then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the mushroom soup and crumbled bacon. Slowly add the milk and cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Fold in the green beans until everything is well combined.
  6. Pour the mix into the prepared baking dish and top with fried onions.
  7. Bake uncovered for half an hour or until the dish is hot and bubbly.
  8. Serve warm.

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