Description
Paula Deen’s Green Bean C casserole is a creamy, cheesy twist on the classic side dish that shines on holiday tables and Sunday dinners. Tender green beans mingle with a rich mushroom sauce, sour cream, and cheddar, topped with extra cheese and crispy onions. It uses fresh or frozen beans, bakes to a bubbly golden finish, and serves 6–8. A crowd-pleasing, dairy-rich casserole that pairs with roasts and reheats well for easy hosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen green beans (trimmed)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crispy fried onions (halal-certified or homemade)
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Steam or boil the green beans for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp, then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Add the cooked green beans to the mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top with extra cheese and fried onions. Dot with butter.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Can be made ahead: assemble and refrigerate up to 1 day before baking; bake longer if chilled.
- Use fresh or frozen green beans; fresh will need trimming and longer cooking.
- For gluten-free version, ensure the cream of mushroom soup is gluten-free.
- Top with extra fried onions for crunch, or use crispy shallots for variation.
- Leftovers reheated in the oven; cover to prevent drying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Paula Deen, Paula Deen’s Green Bean Casserole, green bean casserole, creamy mushroom sauce, cheesy topping, fried onions, holiday side dish, Sunday dinner, comfort food, American cuisine, dairy-rich casserole