How to Make Lighter Green Bean and Portobello Mushroom Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green bean casserole is a classic Thanksgiving side dish that many of us have grown up enjoying. However, traditional recipes for this dish often call for heavy and high-fat ingredients like cream of mushroom soup and fried onions. That's why we're excited to share with you a lighter version of this beloved dish that still packs all the flavor and comfort of the original, but with a healthier twist.

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Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 (8 ounce) package portobello mushrooms
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can 98% fat-free condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ¼ cup fat-free half-and-half
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans cut green beans, drained
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
  • 1 (6 ounce) can crispy fried onions, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 8x11-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x11-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Slice 1/2 the portobello mushrooms and line the prepared pan with them. Chop the remaining 1/2 and set aside.
  • Combine mushroom soup and half-and-half in a medium bowl. Add chopped mushrooms and green beans. Stir in black pepper and white pepper. Add 1/2 cup fried onions and and stir until just mixed. Pour over sliced mushrooms in the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with remaining fried onions. Return to the oven and bake 5 minutes more. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
  • Nutrition

    154 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 589mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 213mg