Description
This Cheesy Mushroom and Onion Green Bean Casserole is a flavorful twist on the classic dish, combining tender green beans with sautéed sweet onions and mushrooms, creamy mushroom soup, and spicy pepper jack cheese. Topped with crispy fried onions and baked to bubbling perfection, it’s a perfect comforting side dish for family dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
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, stir together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, ground black pepper, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat butter and olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced sweet onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become soft and golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the drained green beans, sautéed onions and mushrooms to the bowl with the soup mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Add Cheese: Fold in 1 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese and mix well until evenly incorporated into the casserole mixture.
- Assemble the Casserole: Transfer the mixture to a 3-quart casserole dish, spreading it out evenly and leaving the dish uncovered.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes, or until the bean mixture is hot and bubbling.
- Add Toppings and Finish Baking: Stir the bean mixture gently, then sprinkle the top with crispy fried onions and the remaining 1/4 cup of pepper jack cheese. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen green beans if you prefer, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
- For a spicier kick, use pepper jack cheese with jalapeños included or add some crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute the cream of mushroom soup with a homemade white sauce to reduce processed ingredients.
- This casserole is best served hot and can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, replace pepper jack cheese with mild cheddar or mozzarella.
