Description
This Easy Cream Cheese Green Bean Casserole is a delicious twist on the classic side dish. Creamy and flavorful, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans green beans, drained (or 4 cups cooked fresh green beans)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Mix Cream Cheese: Add cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add Seasonings: Mix in sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Stir in green beans and cook until heated through.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer mixture to a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes.
- Add Toppings: Remove from oven, top with crispy fried onions, and bake for another 5–7 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if desired.
- For extra flavor, add crumbled cooked bacon or sautéed mushrooms to the mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
