Grandma's Green Bean Casserole
A classic comfort food that combines creamy green beans, melted cheese, and a crispy cracker topping, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the casserole
- 2 tablespoons butter Divided for cooking and topping
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 3 14.5 ounce cans French-style green beans, drained
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup crumbled buttery round crackers
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cooking
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour until smooth, and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the sour cream, diced onion, salt, and sugar.
- Add the green beans, and stir to coat well.
- Transfer the green bean mixture to a 2 ½-quart casserole dish.
- Spread Cheddar cheese over the green bean mixture.
- In a small bowl, toss cracker crumbs and melted butter together; sprinkle over the top of the bean mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is golden and the cheese is bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Serving
- Serve hot from the oven as a side dish or enjoy on its own for a light meal.
Notes
You can use fresh or frozen green beans for a fresher taste. For spiciness, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes. For extra crunch, try adding sautéed mushrooms or crispy bacon.