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Crunchy Green Bean Casserole

This green bean casserole delivers rich mushroom comfort with pops of smoky bacon and the snappy bite of water chestnuts. Baked until bubbly and crowned with golden fried onions, it’s a nostalgic side that brings texture and savory depth to holiday tables or Sunday dinners. Crunchy Green Bean Casserole is hearty, satisfying, and made to share.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook40 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Crunchy Green Bean Casserole
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Put the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

  3. 3

    Combine the green beans, condensed soup, water chestnuts, crumbled bacon, milk, and black pepper in a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir the casserole and sprinkle with French fried onions on top. Bake until the onions are golden brown, about 5 minutes more.