delectable bacon & mushroom green bean casserole
I made this for a Thanksgiving work potluck and it was the first pan to be cleared. This recipe is definitely for a group and even those who don't normally like green bean casserole LOVED it! Try it this holiday season if you get a chance.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This is not your ordinary green bean casserole recipe. There's bacon inside and oh boy is it good. Using fresh ingredients elevates this dish. Having fresh mushrooms, bacon, and french fried onions mixed into the casserole and then adding Parmesan cheese at the end adds so much flavor. This side dish would impress anyone at a potluck or a holiday meal. After tasting this recipe, you may never make green bean casserole another way again!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
10 +
Ingredients
- 3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and chopped in half if they're real long
- 8 ounces stemmed, sliced cremini mushrooms
- 1 - large white onion, chopped
- 1/2 stick butter or margarine
- 1 package center cut bacon
- 1 package French fried onions, 6 oz
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 oz each
- 32 ounces chicken broth or stock
- 1-2 teaspoon garlic powder and fresh chopped garlic (to your liking)
- several - shakes of Parmesan cheese (the grated kind, not fresh)
- - salt to taste and lots of pepper
How To Make delectable bacon & mushroom green bean casserole
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Step 1I started by chopping and dicing everything that needed it to save time. -
Step 2Then boil the green beans covered on med/high heat in the chicken broth with salt and pepper until tender (about 10 minutes). Not too tender because you don't want soggy green beans (no one likes that).
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Step 3While they were boiling, I cooked all the bacon until pretty crispy and drained it on paper towels, chopped it and set it off to the side. When the green beans are done, drain them and leave them in the pot uncovered.
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Step 4Sautee the mushrooms and onion in the butter with a pinch of salt and pepper until the mushrooms have shrunk down and the onions are tender. While they're cooking, add the garlic.
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Step 5Add the mushroom/onion mixture and the cream of mushroom soup to the green beans with another pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
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Step 6Dump the mixture into a casserole dish, add 1/2 the bacon, and 1/2 the French fried onions. Stir.
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Step 7Then sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and bake on 400 for about 15-20 minutes until it's bubbly.
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Step 8Top with the remaining French onions, bacon, and another generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven for another 15 minutes or until the French onions start to get a nice brown color.
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Step 9Enjoy!!!
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Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 362kcal, carbohydrates: 24g, cholesterol: 25mg, fat: 23g, fiber: 4g, protein: 17g, saturated fat: 10g, sodium: 1649mg, sugar: 6g, unsaturated fat: 12g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
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Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Other Side Dishes
Category:
Side Casseroles
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Collection:
Easter
Collection:
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Collection:
Thanksgiving Table
Collection:
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Collection:
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Keyword:
#mushrooms
Keyword:
#mushroom
Keyword:
#Casserole
Keyword:
#green bean
Keyword:
#bacon
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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