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Overhead view of creamy green bean casserole with cheese bubbling in a dish.

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

A creamy, flavorful twist on the classic holiday side dish! This casserole features a rich base of sharp cheddar cheese and cream soups, topped with golden, crispy French fried onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 14.5 oz cans French Cut Green Beans (drained)
  • 1 10.5 oz can Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1 10.5 oz can Cream of Celery soup
  • 1 6 oz container French Fried Onions
  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar, grated and divided About 1 8oz block
  • 0.25 tsp Kosher Salt

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 13×9 inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently mix the drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, half of the French’s crispy fried onions, half of the sharp cheddar cheese, and salt.
  3. Place the green bean casserole mixture in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole, then top with the remaining crispy French fried onions.
  5. Bake for one hour, turning the dish halfway through baking to create an even golden crust.
  6. Let the cheesy green bean casserole cool for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Let the casserole rest for 20 minutes before serving to ensure the best texture. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.