Easy Make-Ahead Green Bean Casserole

This make-ahead green bean casserole does not include cream of mushroom soup or french-fried onions, making it a nice break from the normal holiday recipes!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 191 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup light sour cream
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen French-cut green beans, thawed
• 2 tablespoons light butter
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.33333334326744 cup onion, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Spray a shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.

Step 3

Place beans in a large pot and halfway cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Stir in sour cream, stirring constantly, cooking until smooth and thickened. Mix in cooked beans, then pour into the prepared casserole. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Step 5

Remove casserole from the refrigerator and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.