Description
Red Lobster’s cheddar bay green bean casserole blends classic comfort with coastal flavors. Creamy sauce, crispy topping, and cheesy biscuit crumbles create a delightful side dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed and blanched
- 1 can (10.5 oz/298 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 mL) milk
- ¼ cup (60 mL) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup (80 mL) milk
- 1 cup (120 g) biscuit mix (like Bisquick or homemade)
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Crispy fried onions or breadcrumbs for extra crunch
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Set the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk cream of mushroom soup with milk, blending in cheddar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Bean Coating: Thoroughly mix green beans into the creamy sauce, ensuring complete and even coverage with the flavorful mixture.
- Casserole Assembly: Spread the green bean mixture uniformly across the greased baking dish, creating a consistent base layer.
- Topping Preparation: Combine biscuit mix, additional cheddar, melted butter, and milk to form a thick, cohesive batter.
- Topping Application: Distribute the cheddar bay batter evenly over the green bean surface, aiming for a rustic, appealing appearance.
- Baking Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the topping turns golden-brown and the edges bubble vigorously.
- Final Touch: Optionally sprinkle crispy fried onions or breadcrumbs during the last 5 minutes of baking for added texture and crunch.
- Serving Preparation: Allow the casserole to rest briefly after removing from the oven, letting flavors meld and the dish stabilize.
- Presentation: Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant, herbal accent before serving to eager guests.
Notes
- Adjust Moisture Carefully: Monitor liquid content to prevent soggy or dry casserole, balancing cream of mushroom soup and milk precisely for perfect consistency.
- Cheese Selection Matters: Use high-quality sharp cheddar for deeper flavor complexity, ensuring even melting and rich taste throughout the dish.
- Topping Technique: Spread cheddar bay batter gently and evenly, avoiding dense clusters to guarantee uniform golden-brown coverage and consistent texture.
- Vegetable Preparation: Blanch fresh green beans briefly before mixing to maintain crisp texture and vibrant color, preventing mushiness in the final casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg