Smoky Green Bean Casserole
Savory bacon, a cheesy sauce and crushed Ritz Crackers. Ordinary green bean casseroles, watch out.
Prep time40 min
Total time1hr 5min
ServingsMakes 10 servings, 1/2 cup each.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb. fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped onions
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1½ cups milk
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded triple-cheddar cheese
- 8 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/3 cup)
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Add beans to large saucepan of boiling water; cook on medium heat 4 to 6 min. or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water; drain.
- Cook bacon in same saucepan on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir 4 min. or until tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk until well blended; cook and stir 3 min. or until thickened. Add cheese; cook and stir 3 min. or until melted.
- Stir in beans and bacon; spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Top with cracker crumbs.
- Bake 25 min. or until heated through.
Recipe Tips
- Size-Wise
Enjoy your favorite foods while keeping portion size in mind.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 190 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 13g | |
| Saturated fat 7g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | |
| Sodium 240mg | |
| Carbohydrate 10g | |
| Dietary fiber 2g | |
| Total sugars 4g | |
| Protein 8g | |
| Vitamin A | 15 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 6 %DV |
| Calcium | 20 %DV |
| Iron | 4 %DV |