Description
Hearty green bean stuffing casserole blends classic Thanksgiving comfort with unexpected flavor combinations. Southern-style ingredients merge in a creamy, savory dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 12 lbs (680 g) green beans (fresh, trimmed or 4 cups frozen/canned, drained)
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 can (10.5 oz, 298 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 package (6 oz, 170 g) stuffing mix (herb-seasoned or cornbread)
- 1 cup (120 g) fried onions (divided into 1/2 cup for mixing, 1/2 cup for topping)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk (whole milk or 2%)
- 1/4 cup (57 g) butter (melted)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) to create an ideal baking environment.
- Craft the stuffing by blending it thoroughly with melted butter and broth until moistened and well-combined.
- Integrate green beans with cream of mushroom soup, incorporating milk, garlic powder, and black pepper to create a rich, creamy base.
- Fold in half the crispy fried onions into the green bean mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors and textures.
- Carefully transfer the seasoned green bean mixture into a prepared baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Gently spread the prepared stuffing across the top of the green bean layer, covering completely.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges become bubbly and slightly golden.
- Sprinkle the remaining fried onions over the casserole, adding optional shredded cheddar cheese for extra richness.
- Return to the oven for a final 5-10 minutes, allowing the topping to become crisp and golden brown.
Notes
- Customize stuffing mix by using gluten-free bread cubes for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Swap traditional cream of mushroom soup with dairy-free or low-sodium alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the green bean mixture for deeper aromatic notes.
- Reduce overall calories by using low-fat milk and limiting fried onion toppings while maintaining delicious texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg