Green Bean Casserole With Ritz (Printable)

Tender green beans swim in a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs for that perfect golden crunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.5 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

→ Sauce

02 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 cup sour cream
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Add-ins

09 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 - 1/2 cup French fried onions

→ Topping

11 - 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
12 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fresh green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes until just tender. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and well combined.
04 - Add the blanched green beans, shredded cheddar cheese, and French fried onions to the sauce mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Pour the green bean mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly with a spatula to create a uniform layer.
06 - In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Mix thoroughly until all crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
07 - Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs evenly over the casserole surface. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
08 - Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to set slightly for easier serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The buttery Ritz topping creates an irresistible crunch that everyone will fight over
  • It comes together in under an hour with zero fancy techniques required
02 -
  • Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving or the sauce will be too loose and runny
  • Crush the Ritz crackers to coarse crumbs, not fine dust, for the best texture and crunch
03 -
  • Use fresh green beans when possible but frozen work in a pinch, just skip blanching and thaw them first
  • For extra crunch, reserve some fried onions to sprinkle over the top during the last 5 minutes of baking

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