Bacon & Cheddar Green Bean Casserole
Bacon & Cheddar Green Bean Casserole pairs tender green beans with mushroom-sauced richness, smoky bacon, and melted cheddar, all crowned with crisp fried onions for a satisfying crunch. It’s savory, cozy, and crowd-friendly—perfect for holiday tables, potlucks, or any comforting side alongside roast meats and festive mains.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon & Cheddar Green Bean Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the green beans, condensed soup, milk, and pepper. Stir in 1 1/3 cups French-fried onions and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese.
- 3
Crumble 5 slices of bacon and add them to the green bean mixture; mix until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a 3-quart baking dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the oven and stir. Sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar and onions. Crumble the remaining slice of bacon over the top.
- 6
Return to the oven and bake until the onions are golden brown, about 5 more minutes.
- Calories 313.18 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 5.89 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 32.97 g 12%
- Total Fat 19.27 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 1.9 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.64 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 515.97 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 4.12 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 141.85 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 0.99 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 502.66 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 60.97 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 16.71 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon & Cheddar Green Bean Casserole is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Fried Onions, and Fully Cooked Bacon. Each serving provides about 313.18 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon & Cheddar Green Bean Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Fried Onions, Fully Cooked Bacon, Green Beans. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon & Cheddar Green Bean Casserole?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 313.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon & Cheddar Green Bean Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Bacon & Cheddar Green Bean Casserole healthy?
- Bacon & Cheddar Green Bean Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 313.18 calories and 5.89 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 515.97 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.9 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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