Description
A creamy, comforting green bean casserole made effortlessly in a crockpot, combining tender green beans, savory mushroom soup, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy fried onions for the perfect side dish to any meal.
Ingredients
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Green Bean Mixture
- 2 cans green beans, drained
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Cheese and Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup crispy fried onions (divided)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add Cheese and Onions: Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the crispy fried onions into the green bean mixture.
- Cook in Crockpot: Pour the mixture into the crockpot and cook on low heat for 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the casserole to heat through.
- Add Toppings: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and crispy fried onions on top, letting the cheese melt and the onions crisp up.
- Serve: Once the cheese is melted and onions are crispy, serve the casserole hot as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the canned green beans well to prevent the casserole from becoming too watery.
- If you prefer a thicker casserole, reduce the milk slightly or use less milk.
- For a richer flavor, consider using sharp cheddar cheese.
- You can substitute fresh green beans, but adjust cooking time accordingly for tenderness.
- This recipe can be prepared ahead and warmed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crockpot green bean casserole, green bean side dish, mushroom soup casserole, slow cooker casserole, holiday side dish
