Green Bean Casserole With Ritz Crackers (Printable)

Creamy green beans topped with buttery Ritz crackers for a crispy golden finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 ½ lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce & Dairy

04 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - ½ cup sour cream

→ Seasoning

08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
10 - ½ tsp dried thyme

→ Topping

11 - 1 ½ cups Ritz crackers, crushed
12 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook 4–5 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.
04 - In a large bowl, combine cooked green beans, sautéed onions and garlic, cream of mushroom soup, milk, cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the green bean mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
06 - In a small bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with remaining melted butter. Toss until crackers are evenly coated.
07 - Sprinkle cracker mixture evenly over the casserole. Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and topping is golden brown.
08 - Let stand 5 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The Ritz cracker topping creates this incredible buttery crunch that everyone fights over
  • It comes together so fast you can prep it while the turkey rests
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • Don't skip the cold water rinse after blanching the beans, or they'll keep cooking and turn mushy
  • The cracker topping goes from golden to burnt quickly, so check at the 25-minute mark
03 -
  • Crush the crackers directly in their sleeve to save a bowl
  • Let the melted butter cool slightly before tossing with crackers so they don't get soggy

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