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Cozy Church Supper Ham and Green Bean Casserole

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A comforting and easy casserole combining smoky ham, tender green beans, creamy mushroom sauce, and a crispy fried onion topping. Perfect for family dinners, church suppers, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and blanched (or 2 cans, drained if using canned)
  • 1 ½ cups cooked ham, diced (preferably smoky, fully cooked ham)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup whole milk or cream
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups crispy fried onions
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, a pinch

Instructions

  1. Prepare the green beans: If using fresh, trim and blanch green beans in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Immediately transfer to an ice water bath to stop cooking and keep the vibrant green. Drain well before mixing. If using canned, simply drain and rinse.
  2. Sauté the onions: In a sauté pan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent and soft, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  3. Mix the sauce: In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, sautéed onions, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add ham and green beans: Fold in the diced ham and prepared green beans gently to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
  5. Assemble the casserole: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9” x 13” casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
  6. Top with cheese and onions: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole, then layer the crispy fried onions on top.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  8. Rest and serve: Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If the topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Assemble the casserole a day ahead and refrigerate; add fried onions just before baking to keep them crispy. Frozen green beans can be used if thawed and drained well. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and fried onions or crushed gluten-free crackers. Cheese under the onions helps keep topping crispy.

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