Description
This Green Bean Casserole with Tater Tots is a cozy and irresistible side dish that combines classic flavors with a fun twist. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with crunchy tater tots, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme (optional)
- 3 cups cooked or canned green beans, drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (28-ounce) bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a skillet, melt butter, add diced onion, and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Make the sauce: Stir in flour, then whisk in milk until smooth. Add sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine ingredients: Remove from heat, add green beans and 1 cup of cheese. Pour mixture into baking dish.
- Add tater tots and bake: Arrange tater tots on top, bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden. Sprinkle remaining cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with French fried onions.
- Swap cream of chicken soup or use homemade mushroom sauce.
- If using frozen green beans, thaw before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
