Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Easy Cream Cheese Green Bean Casserole. Fresh green beans are smothered in a rich cream cheese sauce, topped with crispy fried onions, and baked to perfection. A delicious side dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crispy fried onions (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Green Beans: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Blanch green beans in boiling salted water for 4–5 minutes, then drain and cool.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Sauce: Sauté onion in olive oil until soft, then add garlic. Reduce heat and mix in cream cheese, sour cream, and Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and Bake: Stir in green beans and fried onions. Transfer to baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes. Top with more fried onions and bake for 5 additional minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use frozen green beans if fresh are not available. Thaw and drain before use.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce.
- This casserole pairs well with roasted meats or as a comforting side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
