Cream Cheese and Bacon Green Bean Casserole

 

I have not had much luck with green bean casseroles. My family does not seem to like them very much, but that does not stop me from trying. I was hoping one day I would find one that they would like and that day has finally arrived. I found a green bean casserole that my family actually likes.

This casserole is creamy with a bit of crunch from the panko and fried onion topping. To make it even better it uses frozen green beans and not fresh, which I almost always have on hand. 

Cream Cheese and Bacon Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients:

• 3 cups milk
• 2 ounces onion soup and dip mix
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 5 cups frozen green beans
• 1/2 cup real bacon bits
• 1 cup crispy fried onions

Topping

• 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup crispy fried onions
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
• 2 tablespoons real bacon bits

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375º F. Spray a 9 inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large saucepan add the milk and stir in the soup mix. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Add in the cream cheese and reduce the heat to medium. Stir until the cream cheese is completely melted.
4. Add in the frozen green beans and stir until they are completely coated in the soup and cream cheese mixture,
5. Add in 1/2 cup bacon bits and 1 cup crispy friend onions. Stir until well mixed. Reduce the heat to low.
6. In a medium bowl, stir together 3/4 cup panko and 1 cup crispy fried onions. Pour the melted butter over top and combine.
7. Remove the green beans from the heat and pour into the prepared baking dish.
8. Sprinkle the topping over top followed by the bacon bits.
9. Bake for 14-16 or until the topping is starting to brown.
10. Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow to sit for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 381
Total Fat		24.1g
Saturated Fat		12.3g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Cholesterol		18.8mg
Sodium		1,615.1mg
Total Carbohydrates		31.3g
Dietary Fiber		2.3g
Sugars		6.7g
Protein		8.7g
Calcium		15.3%
Iron		7.7%
Potassium		292.5mg
Vitamin A		3.8%
Vitamin C		0.8%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from This is Not Diet Food.