Description
French Onion Green Bean Casserole is a comforting twist on the classic side dish, featuring tender green beans enveloped in a creamy sauce, crowned with rich caramelized onions and crispy fried onions. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for holiday feasts or casual dinners, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will have your guests coming back for more. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, this casserole is sure to warm hearts and fill bellies at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup caramelized onions (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss)
- 1 cup French fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then plunge into ice water; drain well.
- In a large bowl, mix blanched green beans with caramelized onions, heavy cream, garlic powder, and half of the cheese until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining cheese and French fried onions.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg