Green bean casserole with sour cream and ritz crackers

Q: How do you keep green bean casserole from being runny?

If you sense its a little watery, add a thickener like roux or starch to absorb the additional liquid or cook a little longer, she says. Thatll give it that rich, dense consistency youre looking for.

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Green Been and Corn Casserole-Ingredients
How to Make Green Bean and Corn Casserole
Assemble it ahead of time!
For more delicious sides try our:
Is green bean casserole better with canned or fresh?
How do you keep green bean casserole from being runny?
How do you make a Ritz cracker topping for a casserole?
How do you thicken green bean casserole?

Put a little spin on the traditional green bean casserole and you have this tasty Green Bean and Corn Casserole! It’s super easy to make and it’s perfect for your Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day gatherings.

It’s holiday time! Tis the season! Do you want a great casserole that can be made for any of the upcoming holidays? I sure do! Casseroles are great because, one, they are usually pretty easy to make. Two, there’s nothing like comfort food and this casserole checks all the boxes. This Green Bean and Corn Casserole is made with easy to find ingredients and only takes a few minutes to put together. In no time, you’ll be enjoying this scrumptious side, alongside your family and friends.

Green Been and Corn Casserole-Ingredients

Sharp shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, corn, Ritz crackers, garlic powder, onion, green beans, pepper, cream of celery soup and butter.

How to Make Green Bean and Corn Casserole

This casserole is super easy to make! Just combine all the ingredients together in a bowl, layer in a casserole dish, bake, eat and enjoy!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Chop up a 1/2 cup of onion into small pieces.
Drain green beans and corn.
Mix together green beans, corn, onions, cream of celery soup, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, ground pepper and garlic powder.
Pour into an 8 inch casserole dish.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
Crush the Ritz crackers. Combine melted butter and crackers, coating well.
Pour the crackers over the vegetables and spread evenly over the top.
Bake the casserole for 30 minutes.
Scoop and enjoy!
Cover leftovers and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Assemble it ahead of time!

We all know how busy you get when you are entertaining a large crowd and what’s great about this casserole is that you can assemble it ahead of time. The more you can get done the better, right? Just mix all the ingredients together and put them in your casserole dish. Refrigerate overnight. However, don’t put the crackers on the top just yet. They can get soggy.

The next day, take the casserole out of the refrigerator about 30-40 minutes before baking. This way it will come to room temperature and bake faster. Before the casserole goes into the oven, crush up the crackers, add the melted butter and coat well. Sprinkle the buttery crackers over the top before popping it into the oven. Doing this step right before it goes into the oven will ensure that the crackers are nice and crunchy. The casserole is ready when it’s hot and bubbly!

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Put a little spin on the traditional green bean casserole and you have this tasty Green Bean and Corn Casserole! It's super easy to make and is perfect for your Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Day gatherings.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Mixing Bowl
Cutting board
Casserole dish

1 14.5 oz can of french cut green beans
1 14.5 oz can of corn
1/2 cup onion chopped, small
1 10.75 oz cream of celery soup
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 sleeve Ritz crackers
1/4 cup butter melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Chop up a 1/2 cup of onion into small pieces.
Drain green beans and corn.
Mix together green beans, corn, onions, cream of celery soup, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, ground pepper and garlic powder.
Pour into an 8 inch casserole dish.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
Crush the Ritz crackers. Combine melted butter and crackers, coating well.
Pour the crackers over the vegetables and spread evenly over the top.
Bake the casserole for 30 minutes.
Scoop and enjoy!
Cover leftovers and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Keyword Christmas, Corn, Corn Casserole, Cream of Celery Soup, Easy Casserole, Easy side, Green Bean and Corn Casserole, Green beans, Holiday side, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Side Dish

Is green bean casserole better with canned or fresh?

I would stick to fresh green beans with this recipe! Canned green beans tend to be mushy and tasteless once baked into the casserole, but using fresh beans cooked in chicken broth makes them perfectly crisp-tender and full of flavor! I just grab a few big handfuls of beans, chop off the ends, and cut them in half.

How do you keep green bean casserole from being runny?

If you sense it's a little watery, "add a thickener like roux or starch to absorb the additional liquid or cook a little longer," she says. That'll give it that rich, dense consistency you're looking for.

How do you make a Ritz cracker topping for a casserole?

Combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter; add to the top of the casserole. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is hot and bubbly, the cheese is melted, and the cracker topping is browned. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve!

How do you thicken green bean casserole?

Add a thickener While your green bean casserole is on the stove, incorporate a thickener into the vegetables, such as cornstarch or flour. According to The Kitchn, you can combine cornstarch and a small amount of water or broth in a cup and stir until the lumps are gone, and it becomes a thick yet drizzly consistency.