No holiday spread is complete without an old-fashioned green bean casserole.
Can You Use Canned or Frozen Beans in Green Bean Casserole?
Yes, you absolutely can use frozen, canned, or even fresh green beans in green bean casserole.
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How Do You Keep Green Bean Casserole From Becoming Mushy?
But leave off the crispy onions before storage.
Or let it stand for about 30 minutes at room temperature before baking.
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Be sure to add the crispy onions just before the casserole goes into the oven.
For a main dish, consider:
Ingredients
2(1-lb.)
pkg.frozen haricot verts(extra fine green beans), thawed and squeezed dry
2(10 1/2-oz.)
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Coat 11- x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Add casserole filling to baking dish:
Transfer to an 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
Top with remaining 1 cup onions and 1/4 cup cheese.
Uncover, and continue to bake until cheese is golden, about 20 minutes.
Remove from oven, and let stand 10 minutes.
