Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 pkg

frozen green beans, French style

frozen

1.5 cup

water

room temperature

1.5 tsp

salt

5 oz

sliced water chestnuts

drained

0.5 lb

mushrooms

sliced

2 can

cream of celery soup

1 can

mushroom soup

0.25 cup

grated cheese

grated

1 pkg

frozen onion rings

frozen

Step 1
~5 min

Cook frozen green beans in water and salt for about 4 minutes, until thawed and separated.

Step 2
~5 min

Drain the cooked green beans thoroughly.

Step 3
~5 min

Grease a 3-quart casserole dish.

Step 4
~5 min

Layer the drained green beans, sliced water chestnuts, and sliced mushrooms in the prepared casserole dish.

Step 5
~5 min

In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of celery soup, mushroom soup, grated cheese, and seasonings.

Step 6
~5 min

Pour the soup mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the casserole dish.

Step 7
~5 min

Cover the casserole dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.

Step 8
~5 min

Remove the casserole from the oven.

Step 9
~5 min

Top the casserole evenly with frozen onion rings.

Step 10
~5 min

Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the onion rings are crisp and brown.

Step 11
~5 min

Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the soup mixture for extra flavor.

Use fresh green beans instead of frozen for a brighter flavor.

Toast the onion rings lightly before adding them to the casserole for extra crispness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled a day ahead and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with roast chicken or turkey.

Pairs well with mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roast Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Cranberry Sauce

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A popular side dish at Thanksgiving and other holiday meals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday
Family Dinner
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100