Paula Deen's Green Bean Casserole
Paula Deen's Green Bean Casserole is the ultimate comfort food classic, featuring a creamy, cheesy base and a crispy, golden onion topping that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Made with fresh green beans, a rich blend of cream of mushroom soup and sour cream, and gooey shredded Cheddar cheese, this casserole offers an irresistible balance of textures and flavors. A quick blanch of the green beans ensures they stay tender-crisp, while fried onions add the perfect crunch and savory finish. Ready in just 45 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is an easy yet impressive side dish for holidays, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner. Perfectly combining ease and elegance, it’s a must-try recipe for green bean casserole lovers everywhere!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups fried onions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Trim and wash the green beans, then blanch them in boiling salted water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the green beans and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and shredded Cheddar cheese. Stir until well mixed.
Step 5
Add the green beans to the mixture in the bowl and combine until evenly coated.
Step 6
Transfer the green bean mixture to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Smooth out the top for even cooking.
Step 7
Sprinkle 1 cup of fried onions evenly over the casserole.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Step 9
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of fried onions over the top.
Step 10
Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the onions are golden and crispy.
Step 11
Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1289.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1527.2 |
| Total Fat 117.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 71.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g | |
| Cholesterol 313.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3326.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 46.5g | |
| Protein 53.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1538.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1578.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories