Description
This Cheesy Mushroom and Onion Green Bean Casserole is a deliciously creamy and savory dish perfect for gatherings or family dinners. Featuring tender green beans mixed with a rich cream of mushroom soup base, sautéed sweet onions and mushrooms, and melted pepper jack cheese, it’s topped with crispy fried onions for the perfect crunchy finish. Baked to bubbling perfection, this casserole combines classic comfort flavors with a zesty twist from the pepper jack cheese.
Ingredients
Soup Mixture
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Sautéed Vegetables
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Main Mix-ins
- 4 cans (14.5 oz each) any style Del Monte® Green Beans, drained
Cheese & Topping
- 1 1/4 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
- 2 2/3 cups French’s® Crispy Fried Onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, ground black pepper, and salt. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat the butter and olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. When hot, add the thinly sliced sweet onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the drained green beans and the sautéed onion and mushroom mixture to the bowl with the soup mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well coated.
- Add Cheese: Fold in 1 cup of the shredded pepper jack cheese into the mixture, mixing well until evenly distributed.
- Assemble the Casserole: Transfer the combined mixture into a 3-quart casserole dish. Spread it out evenly and leave it uncovered.
- Bake the Casserole: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the mixture is hot and bubbling.
- Add Toppings and Finish Baking: Remove the casserole, gently stir the mixture, then evenly sprinkle the top with the crispy fried onions and the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the fried onions are golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans instead of canned for a firmer texture, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- For a spicier kick, substitute pepper jack cheese with jalapeño cheddar cheese.
- Make this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- To make this dish gluten-free, ensure the crispy fried onions are gluten-free or substitute with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow the cheese to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American