Velveeta Green Bean Casserole
This Velveeta Green Bean Casserole recipe shakes up your traditional green bean casserole with a layer creamy Velveeta cheese, a layer of cheddar cheese and crispy fried onions, all baked to bubbly perfection. This delicious side dish can also be prepared 1-2 days ahead of time for a more stress-free holiday dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 14.5 oz. cans of green beans french style or regular cut
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- sea salt/ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese freshly shredded cheese right off the block works best
- 1 cup crispy fried onions such as French's Fried Onions
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x9 inch baking dish (or similar) with cooking spray.
- Prepare Cheese Sauce: In a large pot over medium-low heat, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, Velveeta, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir frequently until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Taste, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Add: Remove sauce from heat and stir in green beans. Mix until green beans are well coated with the sauce.
- Transfer: Transfer mixture to a 9x9 inch baking dish (or similar) and spread mixture evenly. Top with shredded cheese and French fried onions.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crispy. Optional: Broil for 2-4 minutes to get the top nice and brown.
- Finish: Allow casserole to cool for a few minutes. Then, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve!
Notes
Nutrition is only an estimate based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 11.3gProtein: 8.6gFat: 12.6gSaturated Fat: 5.7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 731mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 4.2gVitamin D: 1µgCalcium: 251mgIron: 1mg
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