My Mother-in-law is known for her cheesy baked green bean casserole! Unlike the traditional version, this one is slow roasted which creates a creamy, melt-in-your mouth texture that is unlike any green bean casserole I’ve ever had. The crispy cheesy crust provides the perfect textural contrast which makes the whole dish irresistible!
What is a Green Bean Casserole with Cheese?
Not going to lie, my Mother-in-law's cheesy green bean casserole is the bomb!
It's legit the only green bean casserole recipe that you'll ever need because it is complete perfection.
So what makes hers different from the rest?
Well, first of all it's loaded with sharp cheddar so you know it's going to be good.
Second of all, it's slow roasted which makes it very different than your traditional versions.
The slow roasting creates a creamy, jammy, melt-in-your-mouth texture that is completely irresistible.
The top has a crispy cheesy onion crust that provides the perfect textural contrast.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- French Cut Green Beans - You can really use any canned green bean or cook them fresh!
- Cream of Mushroom Soup - If you're not into cream of mushroom - you can totally pick another "cream of" soup in the flavor you prefer.
- Cream of Celery Soup - Same goes for celery - if you're not into this one, then you can try another flavor or double up on two - I recommend cream of onion if you like that flavor profile.
- French’s Crispy Fried Onions - You can use any brand of crispy fried onions bits but these are our fav!
- Sharp Cheddar - I think sharp cheddar is ideal but feel free to use gouda, gruyere or another cheese you like!
How to make Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
The one thing that I absolutely love about this green bean casserole (besides the flavor!) is how easy it is to make!
Before you begin, preheat your oven to 375F degrees.
Get a large bowl and mix together the drained green beans, the soups, half of the cheddar and half of the fried onions. Add about ¼ teaspoon of salt and stir to combine.
Dump this mixture into a greased baking dish.
Now add the remaining cheddar and spread it evenly across the top. Top the cheddar with the remaining crispy fried onions and put it in the oven.
Let the casserole bake for an hour.
I like to turn it half way through just so the crust can develop an even golden-brown color and crispy texture.
Note: If your oven runs hot and you notice the top burning, simply cover with tinfoil and continue to bake. But to be honest, we like the top extra crispy!
What goes with green bean casserole with cheese?
Looking for some more tasty side dish recipes? Why not try my classic white cheddar mac and cheese, my Southern Jiffy Cornbread Dressing or my Guy's Grocery Games winning Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese.
Or check out my Thanksgiving recipe collection!
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Recipe
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cans French Cut Green Beans drained
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 can Cream of Celery soup
- 1 6 oz container French’s Crispy Fried Onions, divided
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar grated and divided(about 1 8 ounce block)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a large bowl, gently mix together drained green beans, mushroom soup, celery soup, half of the french’s crispy fried onions, half of the cheddar, and salt.
- Place in a greased baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese then the crispy fried onions. Bake for one hour, turning halfway, to create a perfectly even golden crust on all sides.
- Let cool for 20 minutes before eating.
Renee
So Amazing! Can’t wait to make it again for the holidays!
Patricia
I haven't made a green bean casserole in 20 years, but when Trader Joes came out with the dried crispy jalapeno ones(I think thats the name, I was thinking maybe this is the year. NOW after your shared family recipe, most defiantly the year of the green bean casserole
Chris
I’m not a great cook, but I’d like to try this. Can you clarify the following? 1. When you say turn halfway….do you mean turn the dish or turn/mix the casserole? 2. Is it 2 cups of grated cheddar plus the 8 ounce bar of Tilamook or just use the 8 ounce bar? Thanks in advance.
grilledcheesesocial
1. Turn the dish halfway.
2. It's two cups - I was just clarifying that an 8 oz block is 2 cups so you can know how much to buy!
Julie Brehm
I made this recipe for Christmas dinner, and now I plan to make it for Easter ? dinner! This recipe was so good, I think I could’ve eaten dinner the whole dish to myself ?