Description
This Hamburger Green Bean Casserole combines savory ground meat, creamy mushroom soup, and a cheesy potato topping for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Green Beans:
- 4 cups green beans, fresh, cut
Bean Mixture:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup cream or 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup crispy fried onions
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Meat Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground chicken, turkey, pork, or sausage)
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
Potato Mixture:
- 3-4 medium-large russet potatoes, unpeeled
- 1/2 cup cream or 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Topping:
- 1/4 cup crispy fried onions, divided
- 1 cup cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Prepare Green Beans: Boil the green beans for 5 minutes until bright green, then drain.
- Bean Mixture: In a bowl, mix soup, soy sauce, 1/2 cup fried onions, and milk/cream. Add the green beans and mix well. Spread this mixture on the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Meat Mixture: Brown the ground meat with onions until cooked, then drain. Layer the meat mixture on top of the beans.
- Potato Mixture: Boil the potatoes until tender, then drain and return to the pot. Add butter, milk/cream, and Parmesan. Mash and blend well. Spread the mashed potatoes on top of the meat.
- Topping: Sprinkle crispy fried onions and shredded cheese on top of the casserole.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Then broil for about 5 minutes until the cheese and onions are browned. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground meat with your choice of protein for variation.
- Feel free to add more cheese on top for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
