Bacon Loaded Green Bean Casserole is a cozy side dish that brings crispy bacon and creamy green beans together in one easy casserole. This recipe combines tender green beans, crispy bacon, and a savory mushroom sauce topped with golden fried onions for texture and flavor you’ll crave. It’s simple enough for weeknight dinners but special enough for holiday feasts. Pair it with my Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe for the perfect comforting meal combination.
Why You'll Love Bacon Loaded Green Bean Casserole - Easy Comfort Food Classic
This easy Bacon Loaded Green Bean Casserole is a family-friendly comfort side dish loaded with crispy bacon, creamy sauce, and crunchy onions. Perfect for any meal!
- Loaded with crispy bacon and fried onions for irresistible crunch
- Quick and easy to prepare with simple pantry staples
- Comforting creamy mushroom sauce binds it all together
- Perfect for holidays, weeknights, or meal prepping leftovers
Ingredients for Bacon Loaded Green Bean Casserole - Easy Comfort Food Classic
Bacon: Use thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor; turkey bacon works in a pinchGreen Beans: Fresh is best for texture but frozen green beans may be substituted (thawed and drained)
- Bacon: Use thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor; turkey bacon works in a pinch
- Green Beans: Fresh is best for texture but frozen green beans may be substituted (thawed and drained)
Ingredient Note: Full measurements for Bacon Loaded Green Bean Casserole - Easy Comfort Food Classic are listed in the printable recipe card below.
How to Make Bacon Loaded Green Bean Casserole - Easy Comfort Food Classic
Step 1 — Prep & Preheat
Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and set aside. Leave bacon drippings in pan.
Step 2 — Cook and Build Flavor
Sauté vegetables: Add chopped onion and sliced mushrooms to the bacon drippings. Cook for 5 minutes until softened and golden.
Step 3 — Finish, Taste, and Adjust
Mix sauce and green beans: In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the sautéed onions, mushrooms, cooked bacon (reserve some for topping), green beans, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Expert Tips for Bacon Loaded Green Bean Casserole - Easy Comfort Food Classic
- Blanch green beans briefly in boiling water for extra tenderness before mixing.
- Use sharp cheddar or a blend for richer flavor and melty texture.
- Make ahead by assembling the casserole and refrigerating before baking.
Bacon Loaded Green Bean Casserole - Easy Comfort Food Classic
This easy Bacon Loaded Green Bean Casserole is a family-friendly comfort side dish loaded with crispy bacon, creamy sauce, and crunchy onions. Perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings & Flavor Boosters
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
How to Make Bacon Loaded Green Bean Casserole
- Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and set aside. Leave bacon drippings in pan.
- Sauté vegetables: Add chopped onion and sliced mushrooms to the bacon drippings. Cook for 5 minutes until softened and golden.
- Mix sauce and green beans: In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the sautéed onions, mushrooms, cooked bacon (reserve some for topping), green beans, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Pour mixture into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Top with remaining bacon and crispy fried onions. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Nutrition (per serving)
Storage, Freezing & Reheating
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended (texture changes).
- Serve/Reheat: Best chilled or at room temperature.
Bacon Loaded Green Bean Casserole - Easy Comfort Food Classic FAQs
Yes! Prepare the casserole a day ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Bake it fresh before serving for best texture and flavor.
You can use homemade mushroom sauce or any cream-based condensed soup like cream of chicken for a slightly different flavor.
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Too much liquid or undercooked green beans can cause sogginess. Blanch beans before baking and use the correct soup-to-milk ratio.
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