mighty cheesy green beans & bacon casserole

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Apr 18, 2014

Cheesy green bean goodness...these beans would make a delicious accompaniment to your Easter dinner...Your home will smell like bacon heaven... My kids don't get them very often, but they love em...hope you do as well... Enjoy!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped fine
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 12 ounces package american cheese slices, chopped or your favorite melting cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 -3 can 14 ounce green beans, drained - or could use fresh that's been steamed or boiled
  • handful - french fried onions, crumbled
  • - paprika

How To Make mighty cheesy green beans & bacon casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 1 1/2 quart casserole or other dish or pan. Melt butter in a large saucepan or skillet; add onions and cook until transparent.
  • Step 2
    Add flour and stir until absorbed; gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Step 3
    Stir in cheese until melted. Add mustard, beans, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne and bacon.
  • Step 4
    Pour into prepared dish.
  • Step 5
    Sprinkle about a handful of crumbled french fried onions evenly on top. Sprinkle with a pinch of paprika.
  • Step 6
    Bake uncovered until bubbling and golden, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Category: Vegetables
Keyword: #Onion
Keyword: #delicious
Keyword: #side dish
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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