Grandma's Green Bean Casserole

This green bean casserole without mushroom soup is an easy, from-scratch side topped with Cheddar and cracker crumbs that's perfect for Thanksgiving.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans French-style green beans, drained
• 0.25 cup diced onion
• 0.5 cup crumbled buttery round crackers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Make green beans: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sour cream, onion, salt, and sugar. Add green beans, and stir to coat. Transfer mixture to a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.

Step 3

Spread Cheddar cheese over green bean mixture. Toss cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl; sprinkle over bean mixture.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden and cheese is bubbly, about 30 minutes.