BLONDIE'S GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE (Not your Mama's recipe!)
By
Blondie Pussycat
@blondie8080
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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 ;^)
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. I guarantee people will be going for seconds. 
Rating:
★★★★☆ 4 votes4
Comments:
Serves:
12 servings
Prep:
30 Min
Cook:
25 Min
Method:
Bake
Ingredients
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1stick of butter, divided
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1dozen crimini mushrooms, sliced
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2 Tbspevoo (extra virgin olive oil)
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3lg celery stalks, thinly sliced (literally see-thru)
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2 c(1 lg) sweet yellow onion, diced
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2 can(s)evaporated milk, 5 oz. (not sweetened condensed)
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2 pkgcream cheese @ room temperature, cut into 1" cubes
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1 Tbspemeril's original seasoning
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·salt and pepper, to your taste
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3 can(s)cut or french-style green beans
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1/2 cparmesan cheese, freshly grated
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1/2 csharp cheddar cheese, shredded
How to Make BLONDIE'S GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE (Not your Mama's recipe!)
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
