Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

Recipe By Connie Moore
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Published Jun 30th
Prep - Cook - Additional - Ready In -
Servings 8 to 10 servings Calories 221.1

A classic tradition for Thanksgiving day. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound frozen cut green beans, thawed and drained
  • 2 cups prepared stuffing

Cooking Directions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place green beans in a 9x13 inch glass pan.
  3. 3 Saute onions with butter in a large frying pan over medium heat until translucent. Add flour and stir to coat flour.
  4. 4 Gradually add milk and bring to a boil. Add cheese, sour cream, sugar, and salt. Cook till thickened and cheese is melted. Pour mixture over green beans and top with a layer of stuffing.
  5. 5 Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 221.1
  • Carbohydrate 18.5 g
  • Cholesterol 26.6 mg
  • Fat 13.7 g
  • Fiber 2.1 g
  • Protein 7 g
  • Saturated Fat 6.7 g
  • Sodium 475.2 mg
  • Sugar 6.1 g

Reviews

  1. Ashley Apr 24, 2011 02:01 AM
    Has the potential to be very good, but much too sweet for my taste. I'll try it again, this time without sugar.
  2. mccutch Nov 28, 2009 09:06 PM
    TRUST ME ON THIS!!! instead of milk use sour cream. it makes this casserole soo much better.Use about 6-8 oz. Milk waters it down and sour cream adds thickness. My family has always made it this way and everyone loves it. You will thank me.
  3. JILL-CH Dec 5, 2007 09:10 PM
    Thanks for a great recipe. SOOO much better than the creamed mushroom version. The cheese sauce is very tasty and rich. The small sweetness added from the sugar compliments the green beans. I added bread crumbs and french-fried onions to the top. Also added 1 teas. mustard.
  4. S&G Mummy Dec 29, 2005 07:28 PM
    This recipe was a huge hit at Christmas dinner and worked very well to make ahead. I simply prepared the sauce & stuffing topping then assembled and refrigerated until cooking time. Might try with brocolli & cauliflower next time.
  5. SHA68 Dec 19, 2005 04:21 PM
    F A N T A S T I C!!! Connie Moore whoever you are this recipe is a definite 5 star! I never made green bean casserole before but I knew I wanted to do something different for our neighborhood progressive party. I offered to make 2 double batches for our party,and the neighbors loved - Read more ...
  6. GYPSEE_MOON Nov 28, 2005 02:20 PM
    EXCELLENT version of a favorite. Hubby wouldn't let me use stuffing, so I eliminated the sauted onion and added french fried onions on top. This will be the recipe I use every year from now on. Thanks for sharing this.
  7. Sara Roberts Apr 1, 2005 07:50 PM
    This recipes is amazing! It tastes a lot better than the usual cream of mushroom soup. I did use mild cheddar the first time because sharp can be bitter but next time will try with sharp. Also was a touch sweet - I would use a little less sugar. I'm thinking of adding mushrooms next - Read more ...
  8. HUNTER 1 Aug 15, 2003 05:31 PM
    This dish was very tasty made it for Thanksgiving. Much better than the usual green bean casserole. My whole family enjoyed it including kids. I used fresh green beans instead of frozen. Will definitely make again.
  9. JODY4W Dec 4, 2002 04:11 AM
    Have made this a few times and has received rave reviews. I know a chef who works at an expensive restuarant and he even thinks it is wonderful. I make it the easy way, using Stove Top Stuffing. Make sure you don't cover this or else stuffing will get 'mushy'. Enjoy
  10. AWHITE64 Aug 30, 2002 12:00 AM
    This was wonderful! My husband ate it cold the next day and loved it! I used fresh green beans in this recipe rather than the frozen. Just make sure to cook them a little in boiling water first to soften them up. I loved it as a main dish!
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