Loaded Green Bean Casserole Recipe
This Loaded Green Bean Casserole takes the classic dish to a new level with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and sour cream added to the traditional green beans and cream of mushroom base. Topped with crunchy fried onions and garnished with chives, this creamy and cheesy casserole is a crowd-pleaser for holiday dinners or potlucks. Fresh green beans provide a crisp texture, but frozen beans can be used for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions, divided
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped chives (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for greasing the casserole dish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter if desired.
- In a large bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, garlic powder, pepper, and half of the crispy fried onions.
- Stir in the cooked green beans and crumbled bacon, mixing well.
- Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven, top with remaining cheddar cheese and fried onions, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with chives and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use frozen or fresh green beans depending on preference or availability.
- For extra creaminess, add more sour cream or cheddar cheese as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg