Freshly baked green bean casserole topped with crispy French onions and melted cheddar cheese. — Close up of my Famous Baked Green Bean Casserole with Sautéed Mushrooms, Bacon and melted Cheese.

The Best Green Bean Casserole

This is definitely my favorite Green Bean Casserole recipe. Just have a look at the ingredients and I think you’ll agree or at least understand why I feel the way I do. I mean, Bacon says it all doesn’t it? I’ve been wanting to throw down some traditional Holiday recipes, this season, that are a little more vibrant than what we’ve been use to in the past. At the same time though, I wanted to make sure that the change was subtle enough to not take over the recipe and actually ruin the over all flavor. I believe this recipe is more than successful with that, adding even 3 other ingredients; Portobello Mushrooms, Bread Dressing Stuffing and Cheese!

Ingredients for green bean casserole, including green beans, bacon, onions, mushrooms, and cream of mushroom soup. — Green Bean Casserole with Bacon, Mushrooms and Melted Cheese.

YouTube’s Green Bean Casserole

I released this Green Bean Casserole video for Thanksgiving, 2 years ago, and it did really well among my subscribers. Anyone that tried this recipe, absolutely, raved about it. If you’re new to this recipe, my videos or my blog for that matter, I encourage you to investigate my food libraries here on my site or on my YouTube Channel. There are currently more than 300 of my personal video recipes posted now and there are several, revolving around these upcoming holidays, you won’t want to miss. Be sure to check out some of my classic recipes, like my Garlic Mashed Potatoes, my Southern Style Sweet Potato Casserole and my Croissant Dressing/Stuffing, just to name a few. My Thanksgiving Playlist can be seen HERE!

Green Bean Casserole video tutorial by PoorMansGourmet.

Green Bean Casserole Ingredients:

2 ½ cups green beans – The base of the dish, adding fresh, crisp texture.
3 cups chicken broth – Infuses the beans with savory, rich flavor.
1 lb bacon, chopped – Adds smoky, salty goodness and a satisfying crunch.
⅓ stick butter – Gives a buttery richness to sauté the vegetables.
1 onion, chopped – Brings a touch of sweetness and depth.
5 portobello mushrooms, chopped – Earthy and meaty, enhancing the casserole’s umami.
1 garlic clove, chopped – Boosts the savory profile with aromatic flavor.
1 cup stuffing, dehydrated – Adds a subtle herby flavor and hearty texture.
2 cans cream of mushroom soup – Creamy and comforting, binding the casserole together.
1 can French onions – Crispy, flavorful topping with a hint of oniony sweetness.
Salt and pepper, to taste – Balances and enhances all the flavors.
Adobo seasoning (optional) – Adds a bold, garlicky kick (or substitute with garlic powder and oregano).
½ cup Colby Jack cheese, grated – Melts on top for a creamy, cheesy finish.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Green Bean Casserole

Prepare the Green Beans
- Heat 3 cups chicken broth in a pot.
  - Add 2 ½ cups green beans. Simmer:
    - 10 minutes for fresh beans.
    - 5 minutes for canned.
  - Strain and transfer beans to a large bowl.
Cook the Bacon
- Chop 1 lb bacon into ½-inch strips.
- Cook until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
Sauté the Vegetables
- Melt ⅓ stick butter in a skillet.
- Sauté 1 chopped onion, 5 chopped portobello mushrooms, and 1 chopped garlic clove until tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and adobo (or garlic powder with oregano).
Mix the Casserole
- Combine the sautéed veggies, crispy bacon, 1 cup dehydrated stuffing, and 2 cans cream of mushroom soup with the green beans.
- Stir in half a can of French onions.
Assemble and Bake
- Pour the mixture into a casserole dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Add Toppings
- Remove from the oven, top with ½ cup grated cheddar cheese and remaining French onions.
- Bake another 5 minutes until cheese melts.
Serve
- Rest for a couple of minutes and serve warm.

Recommendations:

Casserole Dishes, Mixing Bowls, Knives, Cutting Boards, Pots & Pans.