Green bean casserole with cream of chicken soup and bacon

Q: How do you keep green bean casserole from getting soggy?

If your topping is soggy, its probably because the casserole itself is too wet. Before you add your topping try to thicken the casserole up with flour or cornstarch so the topping sits on top and doesnt sink to the bottom.

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For my brother
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Is green bean casserole better with canned or fresh?
How do you keep green bean casserole from getting soggy?
Do you cover green bean casserole when baking?
Can I use water instead of milk in green bean casserole?

Over the years I have come to the conclusion that you are either a fan of green bean casserole or you are not…it’s really that simple. I have always landed on the not a fan side of this debate but my brother, James, is a HUGE green bean casserole fan and asks for it every holiday…but this year it was time to take it to the next level.

For my brother

Most of the time my sis-in-laws mom will make it for him, but for Easter I decided to take on his request but to make it in a way that I (and the other non-lovers) would love as well.

To make the casserole super yummy, and something I would like, I used fresh green beans, homemade cream of chicken soup (recipe can be found here) and BACON.

Yes you read that right, I added bacon to this otherwise traditional green bean casserole. The bacon added a great hint of smokiness and bacon-y goodness that just makes it so, so good. Then of course I topped it with those delicious french fried onions which made this casserole perfect.

You gotta try this

8 servings

Green Bean & Bacon Casserole

A great update on the traditional green bean casserole with fresh green beans & bacon....doesn't get much better than this

20 minPrep Time

45 minCook Time

1 hr, 20 Total Time

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Ingredients

2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed

1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 1/2 cups low fat cream of chicken soup (homemade or canned)

2 cups French Fried Onions

Directions

Preheat oven to 375

Spray a large casserole dish with nonstick spray, set aside

In a large pot, with high sides, begin to cook bacon over medium high heat

Cook until browned but not crispy, add in garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring often

Add in cream of chicken soup and green beans, stirring to coat green beans

Pour mixture into casserole dish

Cover dish with foil and cook for 30 minutes

Remove foil & sprinkle french fried onions over the top of the casserole

Return to oven & continue cooking for an additional 15-20 minutes or until green beans are tender and onions have browned

Remove and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving

ENJOY!!

**You can make this the day before and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake, just add an additional 10-15 minutes to baking time

Notes

Each serving is 9 WW Smart Points

Nutritional Info

Calories 259 Calories from Fat 141 Total Fat 15.6g Saturated Fat 6.8g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 27mg Sodium 826mg Potassium 596mg Total Carbohydrates 16.9g Dietary Fiber 3.6g Sugars 1.8g Protein 11.1g Vitamin A 13% - Vitamin C 25% - Calcium 4% - Iron 7% Nutrition Grade B

Nutrition

7.8.1.2

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There are options

If you wanted to use canned green beans that would work as well, and you could also use canned cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup…but trust me if you try the homemade version you will never use canned again.

Never make the same ‘ole green bean casserole again…this amped up version is the BEST ever and will be a perfect addition to all your Holiday tables or family dinners!

Make today Sparkle!!

Is green bean casserole better with canned or fresh?

To kick things up a notch, I also use fresh green beans rather than canned ones because it gives the casserole the most refreshing flavor that's just to die for. That isn't to say that you can't use canned or frozen, if that's easier for you then go right on ahead!

How do you keep green bean casserole from getting soggy?

If your topping is soggy, it's probably because the casserole itself is too wet. Before you add your topping try to thicken the casserole up with flour or cornstarch so the topping sits on top and doesn't sink to the bottom.

Do you cover green bean casserole when baking?

Stir in green beans and sprinkle French-fried onions on top. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until hot and bubbly in the center, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Can I use water instead of milk in green bean casserole?

While I often use water instead of milk in recipes, I wouldn't recommend it for green bean casserole. What is this? The milk adds creaminess that water simply cannot.