blondie's green bean casserole (not your mama's recipe!)

Name: BLONDIE'S GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE (Not your Mama's recipe!)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 - stick of butter, divided; 1 - dozen crimini mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoon(s) evoo (extra virgin olive oil); 3 - lg celery stalks, thinly sliced (literally see-thru); 2 cup(s) (1 lg) sweet yellow onion, diced; 2 can(s) evaporated milk, 5 oz. (not sweetened condensed); 2 package(s) cream cheese @ room temperature, cut into 1" cubes; 1 tablespoon(s) emeril's original seasoning; - salt and pepper, to your taste; 3 can(s) cut or french-style green beans; 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1/2 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

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Blondie Pussycat

The Rockies!, NM

Updated on Sep 13, 2016

After serving the traditional green bean casserole for many years, I decided to change it... my style! This recipe is my own, and it is not for the faint of heart... very rich and high in calories! Blondie ;^)

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

Green bean casserole is always a hit at the holiday table and this delicious recipe is a great twist on the classic dish. It's creamy, cheesy, and over-the-top. The cream cheese adds tang and the celery adds a bit of crunch. We guarantee people will be going for seconds.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 12 servings

Ingredients

1 - stick of butter, divided
1 - dozen crimini mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons evoo (extra virgin olive oil)
3 - lg celery stalks, thinly sliced (literally see-thru)
2 cups (1 lg) sweet yellow onion, diced
2 cans evaporated milk, 5 oz. (not sweetened condensed)
2 packages cream cheese @ room temperature, cut into 1" cubes
1 tablespoon emeril's original seasoning
- salt and pepper, to your taste
3 cans cut or french-style green beans
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make blondie's green bean casserole (not your mama's recipe!)

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In 3 qt saucepan, melt 4 TBSP butter till bubbly. Saute sliced mushrooms on med-hi heat till soft and almost dry. Set aside in bowl.
Step 3

Using same 3qt saucepan, pour in oil on med-hi heat till shimmery. Saute celery and onion till tender. Lower heat to med. Add cream cheese, milk and remaining butter; whisk till smooth. Add seasonings and stir. Gently fold in green beans.
Step 4

In a 13"x9" baking dish, pour in soup/green bean mixture. Evenly sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top, then evenly sprinkle cheddar cheese over that. Now arrange sliced criminis over cheeses. Bake 20-25 min until cheese is browning around edges.
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