Cream Cheese and Bacon Green Bean Casserole
This creamy and crunchy casserole is a flavorful twist on the classic green bean side dish, perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed (or 2 cans of green beans, drained)
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup crispy fried onions (for topping)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
- In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- If using fresh green beans, steam or blanch them for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in the sautéed onions, garlic, and half of the crispy bacon pieces.
- Add the green beans and mix until well coated.
Baking
- Transfer the green bean mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the crispy fried onions and remaining bacon pieces over the top.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the topping is golden and crispy.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is softened for easier mixing. You can adjust the bacon amount to your taste; more bacon equals more flavor! For added freshness, sprinkle some chopped parsley on top before serving.