Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Easy Cream Cheese Green Bean Casserole that brings a flavorful twist to a classic side dish. With the richness of cream cheese and the crunch of crispy fried onions, this casserole is a delightful addition to any meal, especially during holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked green beans (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 cup crispy fried onions (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Saute Onion: In a skillet, melt butter and cook diced onion until softened. Add minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Add cream cheese and milk, stirring until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in green beans and half of the crispy onions. Transfer to baking dish.
- Final Touches: Sprinkle remaining crispy onions on top. Add cheddar cheese if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole ahead and refrigerate, adding the crispy onions just before baking.
- For best results, use fresh steamed green beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
