"An ultra-creamy version of our beloved green bean casserole, made with cut green beans, bacon, sauteed onion and garlic, shredded cheese, cream cheese..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 slices bacon, chopped
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1/2 cup chopped sweet or yellow onion
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (Great for Cooking version recommended)
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning, or to taste, optional
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2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
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3 ounces cream cheese (full fat recommended), softened at room temperature
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3 (14.5 ounce) cans cut or kitchen sliced green beans, drained
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1 (8 ounce) can well-drained, sliced water chestnuts, optional
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1 cup shredded cheese, divided
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1 cup French fried onions (like French's), divided