Description
Green bean casserole brings Southern comfort straight to your dinner table with Paula Deen’s signature twist. Creamy mushroom sauce and crispy onion topping create a nostalgic side dish that sparks memories of family gatherings and hearty meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups sliced green beans
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- ½ cup diced onions
Liquid and Soup Components:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 10 ¾ ounces (305 grams) can cream of mushroom soup
- 2.8 ounces (79 grams) can French-fried onion rings
Seasoning and Fats:
- ⅓ stick (37.5 grams) butter
- 1 pinch Paula Deen’s House Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the middle for even cooking.
- Melt 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, allowing it to foam slightly without browning.
- Gently sauté the sliced onions and chopped mushrooms until they become translucent and release their moisture, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the green beans by trimming the ends and cutting them into 2-inch (5-centimeter) pieces.
- Pour chicken broth into a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer, then add the green bean pieces and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Drain the green beans thoroughly in a colander, shaking off excess liquid to prevent a watery casserole.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked green beans, sautéed onions and mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, and House Seasoning, stirring gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Fold in half of the French-fried onion rings to add texture and prevent them from becoming completely soggy during baking.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 1.5-quart (1.4-liter) baking dish, spreading it in an even layer.
- Bake the casserole for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to heat through.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle grated cheddar cheese evenly across the top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely and develops a light golden color.
- Garnish with the remaining French-fried onion rings for extra crunch and visual appeal before serving.
Notes
- Boiling green beans in chicken broth infuses them with deep, savory flavors that elevate the entire casserole’s taste profile.
- Choosing fresh mushrooms ensures a more robust texture and a richer, earthier taste compared to their canned counterparts.
- Sprinkling sharp cheddar cheese creates a luxurious, melty topping that transforms the casserole into a comfort food masterpiece.
- Allowing the dish to rest after baking helps the ingredients meld together, intensifying the overall flavor and making each bite more satisfying.
- Crafting a quick seasoning blend with salt, pepper, and garlic powder works perfectly when Paula Deen’s House Seasoning isn’t available in your pantry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 per serving
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg