Crunchy Green Bean Casserole

This is my own variation to the old tried and true string bean casserole. My family has loved this for years, and now my daughter makes it for her family.

• Calories: 506 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup milk
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
• 1 ⅓ cups French-fried onions

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Step 3

In a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish, mix together the bacon, soup, water chestnuts, milk, green beans and pinch of black pepper.

Step 4

Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Step 5

Stir and top with French fried onions. Bake for 5 additional minutes or until onions are golden brown.