Try this Crock-Pot Cheesy Green Beans recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 11.5152000068778 g
- Cholesterol 295.200000015216 mg
- Fat 93.3396000049453 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 71.5320000048996 g
- Saturated Fat 59.0398800028378 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (614g)
- Sodium 1711.44000006087 mg
- Sugar 11.5152000068778 g
- Trans Fat 5.20800000057519 g
- Calories 1172 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix soup, milk, 1 cup French's onions, pepper, seasoned salt, garlic, 1 cup cheese, and drained green beans.
- Spray the crock-pot with a cooking spray and add the green bean mixture.
- Top with the remaining cup of cheese.
- Cook on low about 3 to 3-12 hours or on high 2 to 2 -1/2 hours.
- Once it is heated thoroughly and BUBBLING, turn the crock-pot to warm until ready to serve. The green beans will thicken up as they cool.
Why is the sauce separating into a grainy mess around the edges of the ceramic insert? Slow cookers maintain a steady, gentle heat, but prolonged exposure to temperatures above 180 degrees Fahrenheit can cause high-fat cheddar and canned cream soup to break, releasing free oil and leaving behind a curdled protein matrix.
Prevent this emulsion failure by keeping the slow cooker on the low setting for three to three and a half hours, which moderates the heat transfer through the ceramic walls. Drain canned green beans thoroughly in a colander before mixing; excess canning liquid introduces excess water that dilutes the starch thickeners in the mushroom soup and prevents proper sauce clinging.
Green bean casseroles trace their roots back to mid-century industrial food development, specifically gaining popularity when processed cream soups and fried onions became pantry staples. Incorporating grated cheese directly into the base slurry while reserving half for the final layer ensures uniform melting without scorching the dairy solids against the heating element. Switch the unit to the warm setting the moment bubbling appears across the surface, as holding the dish at high heat for too long destroys the texture of the crisp onion topping.
