Description
Comfort meets crunch in this delightful green bean and potato casserole, blending rustic flavors with creamy textures. Simple ingredients create a hearty side dish that brings warmth to family gatherings, promising a satisfying culinary experience you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Cheese:
- 1 pound shredded Colby cheese
Vegetables:
- 2 (15 ounces/425 grams) cans diced potatoes, drained
- 2 (14 ounces/397 grams) cans green beans, drained
Sauce:
- 1 (10.5 ounces/298 grams) can condensed cream of chicken soup
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F (175°C) and gently coat a compact baking vessel with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In the prepared dish, thoroughly combine diced potatoes, trimmed green beans, shredded cheese, and creamy condensed soup, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Shield the casserole with a protective lid or aluminum foil, then slide into the preheated oven and allow to cook for half an hour.
- Remove the cover, revealing the bubbling mixture, and continue baking until the surface transforms into a golden-brown landscape with crispy edges, approximately 15 minutes.
- Once the casserole achieves a tempting, slightly crisp exterior and the vegetables are tender, carefully extract from the oven and let rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to settle and make serving easier.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or gruyère for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Use fresh green beans instead of canned for a crisp, vibrant texture and more nutritional value.
- Boost protein content by adding cooked diced chicken or crumbled bacon on top before the final baking stage.
- Create a gluten-free version by using cornstarch instead of traditional condensed soup and selecting gluten-free cheese options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg