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Finished green bean casserole in a casserole dish topped with bacon.

Easy Green Bean Casserole with Cream Cheese

Samantha Erb
My green bean casserole with cream cheese is filled with creaminess and savory flavors thanks to the bacon! It's easy to make and will become the new staple side dish at Thanksgiving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 326 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds green beans washed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ cup crumbled bacon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the green beans and cook them for 3 minutes, or until bright green but still crisp
  • Meanwhile, mash together the cream cheese with the sour cream, then stir in milk, garlic powder, and salt until combined (some lumps are okay because they will melt in the oven).
  • Add the green beans and cream cheese mixture to a 9x13” pan and mix them to coat the beans in the sauce.
  • Mix together the Ritz crackers and the butter, then sprinkle them evenly over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake it in the oven for 20 minutes, add the crumbled bacon to the top, then bake again for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden and bubbly

Notes

  • Use either fresh or frozen green beans. Canned green beans tend to hold too much water to mix well with the cream cheese.
  • Make it in advance by mixing the green beans and cream cheese mixture in a casserole pan, cover tightly, then store it in the fridge until you're ready to bake. Let it come to room temperature prior to baking.
  • To get the perfect crunch, crush my Ritz crackers lightly instead of turning them into crumbs.
  • Add the bacon last so it stays crisp and doesn’t lose its texture in the sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes, until warmed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 9gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 623mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1454IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 2mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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