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mighty cheesy green beans & bacon casserole

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

Cheesy green bean goodness...these beans would make a delicious accompaniment to your Easter dinner...Your home will smell like bacon heaven... My kids don't get them very often, but they love em...hope you do as well... Enjoy!

(3 ratings)
yield 4 - 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mighty cheesy green beans & bacon casserole

  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    onion, chopped fine
  • 3 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 12 oz
    package american cheese slices, chopped or your favorite melting cheese
  • 1/2 tsp
    mustard
  • 1/4 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 - 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 6 slice
    bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 -3 can
    14 ounce green beans, drained - or could use fresh that's been steamed or boiled
  • handful
    french fried onions, crumbled
  • paprika

How To Make mighty cheesy green beans & bacon casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 1 1/2 quart casserole or other dish or pan. Melt butter in a large saucepan or skillet; add onions and cook until transparent.
  • 2
    Add flour and stir until absorbed; gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • 3
    Stir in cheese until melted. Add mustard, beans, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne and bacon.
  • 4
    Pour into prepared dish.
  • 5
    Sprinkle about a handful of crumbled french fried onions evenly on top. Sprinkle with a pinch of paprika.
  • 6
    Bake uncovered until bubbling and golden, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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