Cheesy Crispy Onion Green Bean Bake

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Cheesy Crispy Onion Green Bean Bake elevates your holiday meals with a vegetarian American classic that’s sure to impress! This dish features fresh green beans enveloped in a rich mushroom sauce, topped with homemade crispy onion rings and melted sharp Cheddar cheese. Perfect for family gatherings, this gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free recipe is versatile enough to serve as a side or main course.

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Overview

This elevated version of the classic green bean casserole features homemade crispy onion rings and a luscious layer of sharp Cheddar cheese. The combination of creamy mushroom soup and fresh green beans creates a comforting dish that is perfect for any family gathering or holiday meal.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Egg, Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 70 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Whole egg
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) white sugar
• 0.5 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste
• 1.25 Cups vegetable oil for deep-frying
• 1 Small onion, sliced
• 2 14.5 Ounces (oz) cans French cut green beans, drained
• 1 10.75 Ounces (oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, packaged
• 0.25 Cups milk
• 0.5 Cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 Pinch paprika, for garnish (Optional)
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Whisk the egg and sugar together in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and a pinch of black pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. Dip each onion ring into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture. Fry the onion rings in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes, turning once if needed. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and let cool. Chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
4. In a medium bowl, mix the drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Stir in half of the fried onions. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
6. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese and remaining fried onions on top. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the top is browned, about 10 more minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and garnish with a pinch of paprika and a pinch of black pepper before serving.

Enjoy this comforting and flavorful casserole as a delightful side dish or a main course!