Take your green bean casserole to another level with this loaded recipe! Topped with shredded cheese, crispy bacon, and of course, fried onions, this is one tasty dish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Recipe
A green bean casserole is a must for my Thanksgiving table, and when it’s loaded it’s even better!
Made with fresh green beans and cream of mushroom soup, this classic American side dish packs a flavor punch. The shredded cheese and crispy bacon make this a dish to remember. Trust me, everyone will be asking for this recipe!
Be sure to try my Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles and Crispy Green Beans too!
Why you’ll love this Loaded Green Bean Casserole recipe:
- EASY: There’s nothing complicated to this recipe at all, but the final results are so delicious!
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: You only need a few basic ingredients to make this dish, so you have no excuses!
- PERFECT FOR A CROWD: This recipe makes enough for 6 hearty portions and it’s easily doubled if you are hosting more.
If you are looking for a side dish to impress, this loaded green bean casserole is a must! Simple, easy and hands down delicious!
Need to free up the oven? Try this Crockpot Green Bean Casserole or Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole instead.
How to make Loaded Green Bean Casserole with Cheese and Bacon
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- Blanch the green beans and place into iced water.
- Whisk together the soup, milk and seasonings and whisk in the cheese.
- Pour over the green beans and transfer to a casserole dish.
- Top with cheese and bake.
- Top with bacon pieces and fried onions and cook til browned.
Yes! This is a great make ahead dish. You can make up the sauce and add to the casserole with the beans, then cover and keep refrigerated for up to 2 days. When ready, top with cheese and bake as per the recipe.
If you have leftovers, they will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. The onions will soften a little, but it will still be good to eat. Reheat it in the oven at 350F for 10 to 15 minutes to warm through.
Yes! Frozen beans work great with this recipe. Blanch them as you would fresh, just for an additional minute til tender.
If you prefer, canned green beans can also be used in this casserole. There’s no need to blanch them, just mix them with the mushroom soup mix and pour into the dish to bake.
Serving Suggestions
This loaded green bean casserole is perfect for all of your holiday needs! Serve it with your favorite holiday mains like:
We all know that Thanksgiving dinner is all about the sides, and this recipe is a sure fire winner!
Tips!
- Placing the cooked green beans into iced water helps the to keep their texture and not lose their bright green color.
- If you don’t like mushrooms, you can make this with cream of chicken soup as well.
- Trim the ends off of the green beans before cooking as these can be tough to eat.
With the addition of cheese and beans, this green bean casserole is tough to beat, just be sure to make extra!
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This loaded green bean casserole is good enough to eat any day of the week, and no Thanksgiving table is complete without it! I can’t wait for you all to make it!
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Loaded Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- 14.5 ounces condensed Cream of Mushroom soup 1 can
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 ½ cups french fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1-quart casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling water, add green beans and cook for 3 minutes, until bright green. Drain, then place in an ice bath to cool. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.1 pound green beans
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan set over medium heat, whisk together the soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then whisk in 1 cup of the cheese until completely incorporated. Pour over the green beans and toss to coat, then transfer to a casserole dish.14.5 ounces condensed Cream of Mushroom soup, 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Top with remaining cheese, then bake for 20 minutes, until warmed through and bubbling around the edges.2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Top the casserole with fried onions and the crisp bacon and bake for an additional 5 minutes.1 ½ cups french fried onions, 4 slices cooked bacon
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- Placing the cooked green beans into iced water helps the to keep their texture and not lose their bright green color.
- If you don’t like mushrooms, you can make this with cream of chicken soup as well.
- Trim the ends off of the green beans before cooking as these can be tough to eat.
Nutrition Information
Can we used can beans? I’m having a hard time finding fresh ones in my area.
Canned or frozen should work!
Would I be able to cook this in the slow cooker? Would I need to change things up? And how long i. The slow cooker?
Sure can! I have a recipe for crockpot green bean casserole (click here)!
Can I make this the night before?
Yes!
This looks great and I’m excited
to make it. I want to make this but, I’m not the best cook. If I double this recipe, do I extend the baking time as well?
I always recommend baking in two same-sized containers rather than 1 larger one. This way, the final bake time doesn’t change!
Thank you so much. I appreciate the prompt reply. Happy Thanksgiving! 😁
This is so good made this last Thanksgiving making again this Thanksgiving.
I love to hear that! Thanks so much for sharing, Linette!
Loved it!! Big hit with the family. I opted for cream of chicken because the family has mushroom allergies. It was great! Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing!
OMG are these good! I’m not a big fan of green bean casseroles, but these are great. everyone liked them so much, Im making them again just 2 days after the first batch. the bacon and the cheese makes them so good. even people (mostly kids) that dont like green beans like these. thanks Becky
Bacon and cheese make any veggie amazing!
I Agree :)