crowd-pleaser green bean casserole
Green Bean Casserole is my favorite side dish! I worked on perfecting this recipe for a long time and now I can say- this is it! You will not be able to stop going for a second helping, and it is a sure winner with everyone! This recipe feeds a small crowd. Another option for the topping is French's fried canned onions. I use Kirkland brand for bacon bits from Costco and 21 Salute Seasoning from Trader Joes. The all-purpose seasoning you use should have no salt. Be creative with spices!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Instead of crispy fried onions, this recipe tops green bean casserole with Corn Flakes coated in melted butter. The sauce is a little tangier than the traditional sauce. We loved the addition of cheese. It makes the sauce even creamier. Bits of bacon add a smoky flavor The more traditional crispy fried onions can be used instead, but we really enjoyed the crunch of the crispy Corn Flakes.
Ingredients
- 1 can low-sodium cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup bacon bits
- 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon no-salt all-purpose seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 cans French style green beans, well drained (14.5 oz each)
- 4 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into small cubes
- 2 1/2 cups corn flakes
- 4-6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
How To Make crowd-pleaser green bean casserole
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9x13 glass pan. -
Step 2In a large bowl mix the sauce ingredients: cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, bacon bits, onion flakes, all-purpose seasoning, and ground pepper. Fold in the well-drained beans.
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Step 3Pour the mixture into the pan. Sprinkle the Velveeta cubes over the top.
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Step 4In another bowl combine the Corn Flakes and melted butter. Corn Flakes should be coated well. Or, another fast option is to use the French-fried canned onions.
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Step 5Sprinkle this topping over the casserole.
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Step 6Bake for 40 minutes making sure the topping does not over brown. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes on the countertop before serving.
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