Grandma's Green Bean Casserole

Grandma's Green Bean Casserole

This Grandma's Green Bean Casserole is the kind of recipe you'll make over and over! Fast to prepare, delicious every time, with that perfect combination of crispy topping and creamy green beans.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
1 small sweet onion about ¾ cup peeled and sliced
8 ounces mushrooms fresh, sliced
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
⅔ cup milk
1 cup sour cream
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
43.5 ounces green beans 3 cans, rinsed and drained (Or frozen equivalent)
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
3 tablespoons butter unsalted, melted
30 Ritz crackers roughly 1 sleeve, smashed into crumbs

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large skillet, melt the 1/4 cup butter. Saute the onion and mushrooms until soft and tender.
Sprinkle in the flour and stir to coat. Cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes until the raw flour taste is gone.
Pour in the milk and stir until it starts to thicken.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the sour cream, spices, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
Stir in the green beans and stir until they are coated.
Pour the green bean mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Top with shredded cheese.
Combine the remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter and cracker crumbs in a bowl. Toss to coat.
Sprinkle the buttery crumbs over the cheese.
Bake the dish for 30 minutes or until bubbly, the cheese is melted, and the cracker topping is a golden brown.
Remove and let sit for 2-3 minutes for the juices to set.
Serve warm!

Notes

Better topping - Mix parmesan cheese into cracker crumbs for extra flavor, or French fried onions for more crunch.
French-style beans - Thinner beans look fancy and cook faster, so reduce baking time slightly if using.
Prep fresh beans - Quick boil for about 6 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath with a slotted spoon and drain completely before using. This keeps their bright green color!

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