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Cream Cheese and Bacon Green Bean Casserole Recipe

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This Cream Cheese and Bacon Green Bean Casserole is a rich, creamy twist on the classic holiday favorite. Tender green beans are coated in a luscious cream cheese sauce, mixed with crispy bacon, and topped with melted cheese and crunchy fried onions. It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy family dinner!

Ingredients

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  • 900 g (2 lbs) fresh green beans, trimmed and halved (or use frozen, thawed)
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or whole milk
  • ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup (100 g) crispy fried onions (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven:

  • Set the oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a large baking dish.

2. Prepare the green beans:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside. (Skip this step if using frozen, thawed green beans.)

3. Cook the bacon and aromatics:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then crumble.
  • In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion and garlic in the bacon grease until softened (about 2-3 minutes).

4. Make the cream cheese sauce:

  • Reduce heat to low and add the softened cream cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Gradually pour in the heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.

5. Assemble the casserole:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the green beans, crumbled bacon (reserve some for topping), and cream cheese sauce.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

6. Bake:

  • Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  • In the last 5 minutes, sprinkle crispy fried onions and the remaining bacon on top, and bake until golden brown.

7. Serve:

  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Add sliced mushrooms to the onion mixture for extra depth of flavor.
  • Use turkey bacon for a lighter version.
  • You can make this dish ahead of time—just assemble and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve.

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