american green bean casserole

Name: American Green Bean Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CASSEROLE; 2 cup(s) crumbled cooked bacon, divided; 1 tablespoon(s) sweet and tangy seasoning; 2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 can(s) cut green beans, drained; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; ## AMERICAN CHEESE SAUCE; 1 tablespoon(s) margarine; 1 cup(s) heavy cream; 3/4 cup(s) half and half; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 1 - packet dry onion soup mix; 1 cup(s) cubed processed american cheese

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raymond spencer

st bernard, LA

Updated on Jul 9, 2025

This new green bean casserole recipe I created. I used crumbled bacon as a topping, and the sauce was made of American cheese with a side for fried chicken and pasta salad.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

CASSEROLE
2 cups crumbled cooked bacon, divided
1 tablespoon sweet and tangy seasoning
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans cut green beans, drained
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
AMERICAN CHEESE SAUCE
1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup half and half
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 - packet dry onion soup mix
1 cup cubed processed american cheese

How To Make american green bean casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Coat the bottom and sides of a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Add 1 cup crumbled bacon. Season with sweet and tangy seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes; mix well.
Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add green beans and chopped red onion. Saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
Step 4

Mix with Creole seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
Step 5

Spoon into a prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Step 6

Heat the margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 7

Combine heavy cream, half and half, cream cheese, dry onion soup mix, and cubed American cheese. Stir well and bring it to a boil for 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
Step 8

Pour over the green bean mixture and mix well. Sprinkle with shredded sharp cheddar cheese and remaining crumbled bacon.
Step 9

Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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