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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

Course: casserole
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 486kcal
Author: Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju
This cheesy green bean casserole is a savory, melt-in-your-mouth dish with crispy beans and a golden topping. Ready in just 30 minutes!
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups green beans ends trimmed
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter substitute plant-based butter
  • 4 oz white mushrooms sliced
  • 14 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese substitute other hard cheese of choice
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs for topping

Instructions

  • Combine green beans and water in a medium saucepan, ensuring the green beans are covered with just enough water. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer until the green beans are fork tender, for 1-2 minutes. Drain the liquid.
  • While the beans are cooking, prepare a bowl with ice-cold water. Once green beans are cooked, dip them into cold water for a few minutes until they reach room temperature. Drain and reserve.
  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and lightly grease a 1.5-quart baking dish.
  • Melt the butter in a medium skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook until they are golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cooked mushrooms, blanched green beans, condensed mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, milk, salt and black pepper.
  • Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle Parmesan and breadcrumbs on top.
  • Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the dish becomes bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

  • When blanching green beans, cook them until they are just crisp-tender, typically about 1 to 2 minutes. 
  • Add Worcestershire sauce gradually, tasting as you go. This allows you to control the level of umami and tanginess without overwhelming the dish.
  • For extra crunch, combine breadcrumbs with a touch of melted butter or vegan spread for a golden and crisp topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1858mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1580IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 694mg | Iron: 3mg