Crunchy Green Bean Casserole Recipe
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Crunchy Green Bean Casserole

By: Becky Twitchell 
"This is my own variation to the old tried and true string bean casserole. My family has loved this for years, and now my daughter makes it for her family."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (69)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/3 cups French-fried onions

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  3. In a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish, mix together the bacon, soup, water chestnuts, milk, green beans and pinch of black pepper.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through.
  5. Stir and top with French fried onions. Bake for 5 additional minutes or until onions are golden brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 506 | Total Fat: 36.9g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2004 by Helen   view full review
I always use cheddar cheese soup instead of mushroom when i make green bean casserole-so i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2003 by JANEINGRAHAM   view full review
Great recipe! Tastes wonderful with the bacon & water chestnuts. I used sliced water...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by LOUISE CANADA   view full review
this is my new favorite side dish. I served it to company and they wanted the recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2006 by JULIACREEL   view full review
I made this one night when we had friends over for dinner and it was so good! I even salvaged...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by SARISEA   view full review
This was a big hit on Thanksgiving. I used fresh green beans and extra bacon. Everyone loved it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by DG   view full review
It's a tasty, easy side dish. I'd make it again, but with frozen green beans. I don't really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2005 by Patty Lou   view full review
I made this at Christmas. It was different tasting than the "orginal" G.B. Casserole that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by Kelley   view full review
Family and friends love the crunchiness to this classic dish. The bacon is a hit, I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2002 by KIMMYPICKLES   view full review
Great recipe. I served this for a dinner party last night and unfortunately there are no...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2007 by christy3232   view full review
I left out the water chestnuts, and instead of the onions ontop, I subbed cheddar cheese!! ...

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