How to Make Bacon and Almond Green Bean Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green bean casserole is a classic side dish that often makes an appearance at holiday gatherings and family meals. While the traditional version features a creamy mushroom sauce and crispy fried onions, this recipe for Bacon and Almond Green Bean Casserole puts a delicious twist on the familiar favorite. With the addition of smoky bacon and crunchy almonds, this dish takes green bean casserole to a whole new level of flavor and texture.

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic-pepper seasoning
  • ¾ (6 ounce) can French-fried onions
  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans (such as Del Monte® Fresh Cut®), drained
  • ¼ (6 ounce) can French-fried onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; break into 1-inch pieces.
  • Stir milk and cream of mushroom soup together in a large bowl. Add almonds, garlic pepper, and 3/4 can French-fried onion; stir to combine. Fold green beans carefully into mixture. Pour into a 9x9-inch ceramic or glass baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, about 20 minutes. Top with remaining 1/4 can French-fried onions; bake until onions are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    278 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 1139mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 331mg