Description
Cheddar bay green bean casserole merges classic comfort food with Red Lobster-inspired flavors. Crispy, cheesy, and irresistibly creamy, this dish elevates traditional green bean casserole with bold cheddar biscuit topping. You’ll adore this crowd-pleasing side that brings comfort to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed and blanched
- 3 cups frozen green beans, thawed
- 1 can (10.5 oz or 298 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (120 g) biscuit mix (like Bisquick or homemade)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Crispy fried onions or breadcrumbs for extra crunch (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly.
- Mixture Creation: Blend cream of mushroom soup, milk, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into a smooth sauce. Incorporate green beans completely, ensuring each bean is coated evenly.
- Assembly: Transfer the green bean mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly to create a consistent layer.
- Topping Composition: Combine biscuit mix, additional cheddar, melted butter, and milk to form a robust, cheesy batter with a thick, spreadable consistency.
- Topping Application: Distribute the cheddar bay batter across the green bean surface, creating an irregular yet complete coverage.
- Baking Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the topping turns golden brown and the edges become bubbly and enticing.
- Final Touch: Optional – Sprinkle crispy fried onions or breadcrumbs during the last 5 minutes of baking for added texture. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Manage Moisture Levels: Drain green beans thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole, ensuring each bite remains rich and creamy without excess liquid.
- Customize Cheese Intensity: Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp or mild cheddar, or blend multiple cheeses to create a personalized flavor profile that suits your taste preferences.
- Prevent Soggy Topping: Spread cheddar bay topping with gentle, light touches to maintain a crispy, golden texture, avoiding dense or heavy application that might result in a soggy finish.
- Enhance Nutritional Value: Incorporate additional vegetables like diced mushrooms or sautéed bell peppers to boost nutritional content and add extra layers of flavor and texture to the classic casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg