Paula Deen Green Bean Casserole Recipe
If you love comfort food, you will adore this Paula Deen Green Bean Casserole Recipe. It is creamy, rich and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh green beans trimmed
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups crispy fried onions
Instructions
. Prepare the Green Beans
- Wash and trim fresh green beans. Boil them in salted water for five minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Cook the Onion
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion. Cook until soft and lightly golden.
Make the Creamy Sauce
- Add mushroom soup and sour cream to the saucepan. Stir well until smooth and creamy.
Add Seasoning
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into the sauce. Mix everything until fully combined.
Combine Beans and Sauce
- Place green beans in a large bowl. Pour the creamy mixture over them. Stir gently to coat evenly.
Add Cheese
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese spreads through the mixture evenly.
Transfer to Baking Dish
- Pour the green bean mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly using a spoon.
Add First Onion Layer
- Sprinkle half of the crispy fried onions on top. This adds flavor inside the casserole.
Bake the Casserole
- Place the dish in the oven. Bake uncovered for twenty five minutes until hot and bubbly.
Add Final Topping
- Remove from oven carefully. Sprinkle remaining crispy fried onions evenly over the top.
Bake Again
- Return dish to oven. Bake five more minutes until onions turn golden and crunchy.
Let It Rest
- Remove from oven and let rest for ten minutes. This helps the casserole set properly.
Serve Warm
- Scoop into serving bowls while warm. Enjoy this classic Paula Deen Green Bean Casserole Recipe.
Notes
- Use fresh beans for best texture and color.
- Frozen beans also work. Thaw and drain well first.
- Add cooked bacon for smoky flavor.
- Mix in mushrooms for extra richness.
- Use mozzarella instead of cheddar for mild taste.
- Add a pinch of paprika for warm color.
- For lighter version, use low fat sour cream.
- Double the recipe for large gatherings.