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Ham and Cheese Green Bean Casserole

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 9, 2019
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With all due respect to the old-school classic, this Ham and Cheese Green Bean Casserole, tested to perfection in the Betty Crocker Kitchens, is ready to take the crown as the best holiday side dish you’ll ever make. Here’s why: the velvety cheese sauce is made with half-and-half, cream cheese, cheddar and broth, so it’s not just rich, it has serious depth of flavor. Added to the mix is savory chopped ham and fresh green beans, which hold their shape when baked, and add toothsome texture to the dish. The one thing we haven’t changed, and would never change—those delectable French-fried onions—adding an irresistible crispy crunch on top! If you’ve ever dreamed of eating green bean casserole for dinner—and honestly, if you haven’t, we’ve got other recipes for you—make it happen with this upgraded classic that’s way too good to save only for the holiday season!

Ham and Cheese Green Bean Casserole

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 1 container (2.8 oz) French-fried onions
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Reserve 1/2 cup French-fried onions for topping.
  • Step 
    2
    In 4- to 5-quart saucepan, heat 6 cups water to boiling over medium-high heat. Add green beans. Cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; drain, and place green beans back into pan; set aside.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour and salt; stir with whisk or fork until blended. Gradually stir in broth and half-and-half; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until smooth, bubbly and sauce thickens. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese and Cheddar cheese; stir until cheeses are melted. Stir in remaining French-fried onions and the ham.
  • Step 
    4
    Pour cheese mixture over green beans; stir to coat. Spread mixture in baking dish. Top with reserved 1/2 cup French-fried onions.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition

270 Calories
20g Total Fat
10g Protein
12g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
270
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
31%
Saturated Fat
11g
53%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
600mg
25%
Potassium
270mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
4g
Protein
10g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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