Green Bean Casserole - easy and the BEST ham and cheese green bean casserole recipe from scratch for Thanksgiving holidays. This recipe feeds a large crowd.
1lb (500g)French green beans or haricots verts, trimmed and cut into 2-inch (5cm) lengths
2cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
3/4cuphalf and half
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonground black pepper
1/2lb (250g)ham, diced
1/2cupdiced onion
2 1/2cupsshredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2cupscanned French fried onions
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a 10x12-inch (25cm x 30cm) baking dish with butter.
In a large bowl, whisk the soup, half and half, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir in the green beans, ham, onion, 2 cups of the cheddar cheese and 1 cup of the French fried onions.
Pour the casserole mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and bake until bubbling and crusty, about 50 minutes. Remove from oven and top the green bean casserole with the remaining 1/2 cup French fried onions. Serve immediately.