Easy Make-Ahead Green Bean Casserole

A make-ahead green bean casserole that does not include cream of mushroom soup or french-fried onions! This is a nice break from the norm, and whenever I serve it people really enjoy it. It has a little zip and is lighter on the palate while being quite satisfying. If you're making it for more than 4 or 5 people, see my note before cooking.

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

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 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
• ⅓ 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.