Sunday, November 27, 2011
Holiday Recipe Spectacular~Southern Green Bean Casserole
Warning: This dish is not healthy. And addicting! I look forward to it EVERY thanksgiving as my mother-in-law makes it. She taught me to use cheez-whiz...which is so yummy. I try to forget about being too healthy on days on like Thanksgiving!
3 pkg. (9 oz. each) frozen French cutgreen beans, thawed, drained
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cupCHEEZ WHIZ Cheese Dip*
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1 can (2.8 oz.) French fried onions, divided
*Or use CHEEZ WHIZ LIGHT Cheese Dip. (or don't!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
MIX all ingredients except 1/2 can onions in 1-1/2-quartcasserole.
BAKE at 350°F for 30 minutes. Topwith remaining 1/2 can onions. Bake 5 minutes. Garnishwith slivered red onion, if desired.
TO Make Ahead: Prepare as directed except for baking; cover. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated, toppingwith remaining onions during last 5 minutes of cooking time.
Happy Eating Friends!