Bacon and Cheddar Green Bean Casserole

This bacon-infused green bean casserole is a breeze to prepare with budget-friendly ingredients. Ready in just over 30 minutes, it's the ideal low-effort side for Thanksgiving or any casual meal.

Ingredients for Green Bean Casserole

This casserole uses convenient ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen. Here’s what you’ll need to gather:

• Green beans: You'll need four cans of green beans (use your favorite variety, such as French-style or farmhouse cut).
• Canned soup: Two cans of cream of mushroom soup add richness and savory flavor.
• French-fried onions: French-fried onions lend flavor and welcome crunch.
• Milk: Use whole, low-fat, or your favorite milk alternative.
• Cheese: Pre-shredded Cheddar cheese will work, but it's always best to grate your own block.
• Bacon: This green bean casserole calls for six strips of cooked bacon. Try baking the bacon in the oven to ensure it's extra crispy (and to cut down on mess).
• Pepper: The casserole is simply seasoned with black pepper. There's no need to add salt, as canned soup contains plenty.

How to Prepare Green Bean Casserole with Bacon

Making this bacon-topped green bean casserole is a breeze. Below is the full recipe, but here’s a quick rundown of the process:

1. Prepare the casserole: In a bowl, mix together the green beans, soup, milk, and pepper. Stir in 1 ⅓ cups of French-fried onions and half of the Cheddar cheese. Crumble five slices of bacon and incorporate them into the mixture.
2. Bake the casserole: Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven until the casserole is heated through and bubbly. Stir after removing from the oven.
3. Top and finish baking: Sprinkle the remaining cheese and onions over the casserole. Crumble the remaining bacon and sprinkle it on top. Return to the oven and bake until the onions are golden brown.

How to Store Green Bean Casserole with Bacon

Once cooled, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or oven when ready to serve.

Can You Freeze Bacon Green Bean Casserole?

Absolutely! For freezing, it's best to cook the green bean casserole in a foil pan. After it cools, wrap it in a layer of storage wrap and then cover it with aluminum foil. It will keep in the freezer for up to six months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and warm it in the oven.

Dinogo Community Tips and Praise

"I used fresh green beans and cooked them beforehand," says Evi Holley. "My whole family couldn't stop eating it!"

"Green bean casserole is a family tradition for us," shares David Jordan. "When I'm short on time, I use Hormel bacon pieces from the grocery store's bacon bits section instead of cooking bacon."

Recipe contributed by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 4 (14.5 ounce) cans Del Monte Green Beans, any style, drained

• 2 (10.5 ounce) cans Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup

• 2 ⅔ cups French's French Fried Onions, divided

• 1 cup milk

• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

• 6 slices cooked bacon, divided

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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