Cheesy Bacon and Green Beans
This tasty green bean casserole is a wonderfully cheesy side dish. It combines crispy bacon with green beans, mushrooms and onion, all coated in a smooth cheese sauce. It is very quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings. The recipe serves ten people.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb bacon (approx.)
- 16 ounces frozen green beans
- 1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (16 ounce) jar Cheese Whiz
Method
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until it becomes crisp.
- Remove the bacon, keeping 1/4 cup of the fat in the pan.
- Break the bacon into pieces and save 1/4 cup of it for later.
- Prepare the frozen green beans in the microwave according to the package instructions, then drain them.
- Cook the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms in the reserved bacon fat for 10 minutes.
- Drain any excess liquid, then combine with the cooked green beans, remaining bacon pieces and black pepper.
- Transfer this mixture into a two quart baking dish.
- Warm the jar of Cheese Whiz in the microwave as per the label's directions.
- Drizzle the melted cheese over the green bean mixture in the dish.
- Finish by scattering the reserved 1/4 cup of bacon crumbles over the top.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium937800 mg
Recipe details
Category< 60 Mins
Authorgwynn
