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A close-up photograph of a creamy green bean casserole in a white ceramic baking dish. The casserole is topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits scattered across the surface. The green beans are cooked and cut into shorter pieces, mixed with a creamy sauce base. In the background, there is a white plate with fresh orange carrots garnished with green herbs. The dish is photographed on a dark wooden surface with a blue-gray cloth napkin visible in the bottom right corner. The lighting is warm and directional, creating highlights on the melted cheese and glossy surface of the green beans. The composition is shot from a slightly elevated angle, showing the full contents of the casserole dish.

Loaded Green Bean Casserole

This loaded green bean casserole brings fresh green beans, creamy cheese sauce, smoky bacon, and crispy onions together in a comforting, texture-rich bake. It's easy to prep, bake-ahead friendly, and perfect for dinner tables any time of year.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • saucepan For preparing the roux and cheese sauce
  • Mixing bowl To combine green beans and sauce
  • Baking Dish 9x13 casserole dish
  • Skillet For cooking bacon and sautéing onions

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds green beans trimmed and steamed
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups milk whole milk preferred
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Steam green beans until crisp-tender, about 3–4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, cook chopped onion in butter over medium heat until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until golden.
  • Whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, 1 cup of cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine green beans, sauce, and half of the crumbled bacon. Mix until evenly coated.
  • Transfer mixture to the baking dish. Top with remaining cheese, bacon, and crispy fried onions.
  • Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Let cool briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Use frozen green beans if needed—just thaw and dry well before mixing.
  • Try adding mushrooms or shallots to the sautéed base for added flavor.
  • Keep the topping crisp by adding onions just before baking.
Keyword bacon green bean casserole, cheesy green bean bake, loaded green bean casserole
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