Best 10 Zesty Green Bean Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful side dish that adds an explosion of flavor to your table? Look no further than the zesty green bean casserole. This classic dish combines the fresh, crisp texture of green beans with a creamy sauce, crunchy toppings, and a burst of tangy zest. Whether it's for a holiday dinner, a potluck, or a cozy family meal, this casserole is sure to be a hit. With its vibrant color and irresistible taste, the zesty green bean casserole will elevate any occasion, leaving your taste buds dancing with joy.

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BACON & CHEDDAR GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Everything's better with bacon...and cheese. Make your favorite green bean casserole even better, just by adding these two ingredients. And no need to wait for a holiday to make this one - any day of the week will work!

Provided by Del Monte

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Del Monte

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (10.5 ounce) cans Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 cup milk
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (14.5 ounce) cans Del Monte® Green Beans, any style, drained
2 ⅔ cups French's® Crispy Fried Onions

Steps:

  • Stir the soup, milk and half the cheese, 5 tablespoons bacon, black pepper, beans and 1 1/3 cups onions in a 3-quart baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until the bean mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir the bean mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese, onions and bacon.
  • Bake for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 13.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1027.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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If you're looking for the best green bean casserole recipe, look no further. This version requires only four ingredients and takes just five minutes of prep time. This green bean casserole is made with cream of mushroom soup, for a reliably creamy taste and crispy fried onions for plenty of crunchy topping every time. Make our easy Green Bean Casserole even easier by pulling it together the day before, then pop it into the oven before the big meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cans (14.5 oz each) French-style green beans, drained
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup milk
1 container (2.8 oz) crispy fried onions

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 1 1/2-quart casserole or glass baking dish, mix green beans, soup and milk.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, topping with onions during last 5 minutes of baking, until bubbly.
  • ALTERNATE METHOD: Heat oven to 325°F. In 1 1/2-quart casserole or glass baking dish, mix green beans, soup and milk. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, topping with onions during last 5 minutes of baking, until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

BEST GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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This great variation of the traditional green bean casserole is topped with French fried onions and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by Jan

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (6 ounce) can French fried onions
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place green beans and soup in a large microwave-safe bowl. Mix well and heat in the microwave on HIGH until warm (3 to 5 minutes). Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese and heat mixture for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer green bean mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with French fried onions and remaining cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until the cheese melts and the onions just begin to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1068.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

TEX-MEX GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 poblano chile peppers, seeded and cut into short strips
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese (about 8 ounces)
4 cups tortilla chips
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and blot dry with paper towels.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the poblanos and onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are coated, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the half-and-half, chicken broth, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the pepper jack and stir until melted, then add the green beans and stir to coat. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish. (You can refrigerate the casserole, covered, for up to 4 hours.)
  • Bake the casserole until bubbling, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, pulse the tortilla chips with the chile powder in a food processor until coarsely ground. Sprinkle the Cotija cheese and ground tortilla chips over the casserole; bake until golden, about 5 more minutes.

ZESTY GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Zesty Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littlechick

Categories     Vegetable

Time 7m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 ounce) package frozen green beans
3 1/2 tablespoons zesty Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/2 cup ham steak, chopped

Steps:

  • cook green beans according to package directions.
  • Add the salad dressing, salt, and ham.
  • Mix together.
  • Microwave for one minute or until desired liking.

ULTIMATE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: green beans, unsalted butter, medium white onions, cremini mushroom, garlic, all purpose flour, milk, heavy cream, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chicken broth, grated parmesan cheese, fried onion

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Sides

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb green beans, trimmed
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 stick, divided
2 medium white onions, thinly sliced
1 ½ lb cremini mushroom, sliced and stemmed
5 cloves garlic, sliced
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chicken broth, or vegetable broth
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup fried onion

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, blanch the green beans for 3 minutes, until tender and bright green. Drain and transfer to a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over high heat. Add the onions and cook for 8 minutes, until softened and translucent.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, until browned. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer the vegetable mixture to the casserole dish with the green beans. Wipe out the pan.
  • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in the same pan. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook until a golden brown roux forms, for 5 minutes.
  • Add the milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese, and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce evenly over the vegetables in the casserole dish and toss until everything is well coated. Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Top the casserole with the fried onions, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 8 grams

CHEEZ-IT GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Cheez-It Green Bean Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by B-B-Q Man

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup skim milk
1 cup crushed cheese crackers (she used cheez-its)
6 ounces cheddar flavored French-fried onions (French's)
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans French style green beans

Steps:

  • Spray baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Pour soup and milk in dish and mix til combined.
  • Add crackers, 1/2 of the fried onions, and the diced onion.
  • Mix til combined,.
  • If it's too thick add a little more milk.
  • Add green beans and stir.
  • Top with remaining fried onions.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until it's bubbly and golden brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.1, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 793.9, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3, Protein 5.4

ZESTY GARLIC GREEN BEANS



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These green beans travel so well because they can either be served at room temperature or reheated at the party. -Christine Bergman, Suwanee, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons oil from oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup sliced sweet onion
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen french-style green beans

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic and lemon pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Stir in frozen green beans; cook, covered, until heated through, stirring occasionally, 7-9 minutes. Uncover; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, 2-3 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZESTY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Categories     Bean     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy

Yield feeds 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cans french cut green beans
2 1/2 cans of cream of chicken soup
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 cup crushed Cheese crackers (Cheez-It's)
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1 large can fried onions
1 teaspoon black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients (except 1/2 can onions) in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Spoon into a 13X9 casserole dish. Top with remaining can of onions. Bake at 350 until it begins to bubble. Approx. 30 minutes.

ZESTY RICE 'N' BEAN CASSEROLE



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A savory mix of seasonings adds zip to Daphne Blandford's satisfying dish that's loaded with beans, rice, vegetables and cheese. "We enjoy it as a light entree with garlic bread and fresh spinach salad," she notes from Gander, Newfoundland. "It also makes a super side dish at potluck gatherings."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium green peppers, chopped
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, saute green peppers, mushrooms and onion in water and oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, beans, rice and seasonings. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese., Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp green beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you're using canned green beans, rinse them well and drain them thoroughly before using.
  • Use a large casserole dish to ensure even cooking.
  • Don't overcook the green beans, as they should still be slightly crunchy.
  • Feel free to experiment with different variations of the recipe, such as adding different vegetables, cheeses, or seasonings.

Conclusion:

This zesty green bean casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy sauce, crunchy green beans, and flavorful topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a side dish that is both delicious and impressive, give this zesty green bean casserole a try.

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