The Best Green Bean Casserole
This recipe is a long time family favorite. I can't imagine a holiday without Green Bean Casserole. Completely from scratch, no canned cream-of-anything needed here!
The Best Green Bean Casserole
Yield: 9 x 13 Dish
PREP TIME: 30 MINS COOK TIME: 30 MINS TOTAL TIME: 60 MINS

INGREDIENTS:
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp chopped onions
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 cans green beans, well drained
  • 8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup French's Fried Onion Rings
INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Over medium heat in a large pot, melt the butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and sugar.
  2. Working quicking so the flour-butter mixture doesn't burn, mix in the chopped onions and then whisk in the sour cream. Remove from heat.
  3. Fold in the green beans, half of the fried onions, and half of the cheese.
  4. Spread the mixture in a greased casserole dish (9x13). Spread the remaining cheese and onions on top.
  5. Bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes.
  6. Note: this can be made ahead of time and chilled until ready to bake. But be sure to let it sit at room temp for an hour or so before baking OR allow for additional bake time if you put it in the oven straight from the fridge.