Get ready to tickle your taste buds with a side dish that’s so good it might just steal the spotlight from the main course! We’re talking about the Lightened-Up Creamy Green Bean Casserole. This dish takes the classic comfort food and gives it a healthy makeover, making sure you can indulge without the guilt. Plus, who can resist those lovely green beans? Let’s jump right into the deliciousness!
Lightened-Up Creamy Green Bean Casserole
Before we get our casserole on, let’s check out this mouthwatering image that will have you dreaming of creamy goodness!
Now, onto the most important part: the ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this delicious masterpiece:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) reduced fat cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup non-fat sour cream
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 cup crispy fried onion rings (because who doesn’t love a little crunch?)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Now that you’re armed with the ingredients, let’s dive into the instructions. Follow these steps, and soon you’ll have a casserole that’s ready to impress!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). You want it nice and toasty to make the casserole perfect!
- While the oven is warming up, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 5 minutes until they’re bright green and crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Add the cooked green beans to the mixture and stir gently to coat all those lovely beans with creamy goodness.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with crispy fried onion rings like you’re decorating a beautiful Christmas tree!
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
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Once it’s out of the oven, let it rest for about 5 minutes—if you can! Then, it’s time to scoop out generous portions of your Lightened-Up Creamy Green Bean Casserole and enjoy the accolades from your amazed guests. Trust me; they’ll be asking for the recipe faster than you can say “green bean dream!”
